Deadline: 3-Mar-23
The Embassy of Japan in Malaysia is now accepting applications for the “Japanese Grant Assistance Grass-Roots Human Security Project (GGP) 2023”.
GGP is a financial assistance scheme for development projects designed to meet the diverse needs of developing countries in the field of Basic Human Needs and Human Security. This scheme supports projects proposed by such bodies as non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and local government authorities, educational institutions, and medical institutions.
Funding Information
- Standard limit: 10 million Japanese yen,
- Max. limit under certain conditions: 100 million Japanese yen.
Project Areas
Primary health care, primary education, poverty relief, public welfare, and environment.
The KUSANONE mainly covers tangible improvements, such as constructing primary and junior high schools, improving fundamental medical equipment at hospitals, and excavating wells, etc. However, intangible improvements such as capacity building amongst people may also be eligible for support if determined to be important.
The following areas are not financed by the KUSANONE:
- Projects for assisting research at advanced academic institutions and projects for improving the capacities of the recipient organization itself.
- Projects that are limited to commercial activities and creation of employment of particular individuals and organizations, and where the direct benefits for grass-roots activities are uncertain.
- Projects that are not closely related to economic and social development (such as culture, arts, and sports related projects).
- Projects with a political or missionary purpose or the intention of military use.
- Even if a project is eligible for the KUSANONE, consumables, small fixtures, and running and maintenance costs of facilities and equipment, etc., are not financed.
Eligibility Criteria
- NGOs working in developing countries (including local NGOs and international NGOs; in principle Japanese NGOs who are eligible for Grant Assistance for Japanese NGOs are excluded).
- Nonprofit organizations such as local public organizations, educational institutions such as primary and junior high schools, and medical institutions.
- Nonprofit organizations that implement development projects at the grass-roots level in eligible countries.
- Individuals and profit organizations are not eligible.
For more information, visit https://www.my.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/ggp2022.html