Deadline: 31-Jul-25
The Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects Programme (GGP) supports various development and human security projects at the grassroots level that are proposed by non-governmental organisations (NGOs), local government bodies, and other non-profit groups who are actively engaging in Zambia.
This programme has acquired an excellent reputation for its flexible and timely support to various development projects. Since the introduction of this programme to Zambia in 1990, the Embassy has funded over 170 projects to date and catered important social services and facilities such as construction of boreholes and water reticulation systems in communities, training facilities for women, classrooms for orphans, shelters for street children, and so on.
Areas
- Any project geared towards the improved welfare at the grassroots level is considered for funding under the GGP scheme as long as it aligns with the Japan’s development cooperation policy for Zambia as well as the Zambian development policy.
- Education;
- Primary health care;
- Poverty relief; and
- Support for those less privileged, namely orphans,
- people with disabilities and women
Funding Information
- Up to JPY 10,000,000 (Approximately USD 71,900 in FY 2024)
Duration
- Up to 12 months
Eligible Projects
- GGP scheme can fund the following types of projects:
- Construction of facilities;
- Provision of equipment and materials; and
- Technical or educational trainings/workshops to complement the above activities
Eligibility Criteria
- An organisation must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be officially registered as one of the following:
- local/international NGO;
- local government body;
- educational institution; or
- medical institution.
- Must have at least 2 years of experience in the field of the proposed project
- Note: Individuals and profit-making institutions are not eligible to apply. GGP cannot fund newly-established organisations, pilot projects and initial start-up costs, etc.
For more information, visit Embassy of Japan in Zambia.