Deadline: 31-Jul-23
The Embassy of Japan in Armenia has announced the Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) that support NGOs and local public institutions in order to respond to various development needs in a prompt and precise manner, but on a comparatively small scale.
The GGP aims to achieve economic and social development in developing countries based on the philosophy of human security, and provide the necessary funding for relatively small-scale activities in a way that directly benefits inhabitants at the grass-roots level. It is commonly referred to as “KUSANONE” in Japan. “Kusa” means “grass” and “Ne” means “roots” in Japanese.
Every year, within the frames of GGP projects, the Embassy of Japan in Armenia announces grants competition for the current fiscal year. The GGP welcomes projects addressing challenges in various spheres including Education, Health, Welfare, Environment, Agriculture, Water and Sanitation, Mine risk reduction, Refugee assistance and in promotion of inclusiveness (specific project examples are available at the Guideline).
The Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Project (GGP) is a framework that essentially supports NGOs and local public institutions in order to respond to various development needs in a prompt and precise manner, but on a comparatively small scale. The GGP primarily targets projects contributing to improve Basic Human Needs at the community level, building on the concept of “Human Security”.
Priorities Area
- In particular, GGP gives priority to areas that are targeted to improve Basic Human Needs (BHN), as well as areas of particular importance from the perspective of human security, such as:
- Mitigating threats to human survival, human life, and human dignity,
- Building up the capacities of individuals and communities,
- Overcoming problems associated with the internal displacement of people and refugees from regional conflicts,
- Addressing transboundary affairs including environmental issues.
Project Area
- Education:
- Establishing/Renovating educational institution
- Providing basic facilities to educational institution
- Improving sanitary condition in educational institution
- Health:
- Providing medical equipment to medical institution
- Providing mobile clinic vehicle
- Renovating/Extending medical institution
- Welfare:
- Establishing/Renovating community center for vulnerable population
- Installing basic equipment to the centers
- Providing mobile care service for vulnerable population
- Environment
- Executing landslide prevention and Improving disaster preparedness
- Providing garbage containers and collection vehicle
- Equipping renewable energy source
- Agriculture
- Constructing training center for farmers
- Water and Sanitation
- Constructing irrigation system
- Installing/Replacing water pipes
- Others:
- Reducing mine risk
- Supporting refugees
- Improving Universal Design
Funding Information
- Up to JPY 10,000,000 (approximately USD 72,900 in FY 2023)
- A project with larger proportion of in-house contribution will be welcomed. Co-funding from other donors/governmental bodies will also be a plus.
- Duration of Project: Up to 12 months
Eligibility Criteria
- Local/International Non-Government Organizations (NGOs)
- Local Municipalities
- Public Institutions (Schools/hospitals/clinics)
- At least 2 years of experience in grant management with stable financial status are required.
- Higher educational institutions (colleges or universities), individuals and private companies are not eligible
For more information, visit Embassy of Japan in Armenia.