Kosovo: Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects

Deadline: 22-Apr-22

The Embassy of Japan in Kosovo invites you to apply for the Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Projects (GGP) for the fiscal year 2022.

“Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)” scheme supports projects proposed by various bodies such as non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and local government authorities. This grant aid instrument provides support to relatively small projects in Basic Human Needs (BHN) sectors at the grassroots level. It has received a worldwide reputation for the provision of timely assistance. Through this instrument, Japan has provided seamless assistance ranging from humanitarian aid that provides support to communities for their immediate basic human needs to community and nation-building in post-conflict areas.

Project Areas

The following areas are the main target of GGP:
- Primary Education
- Primary Health Care
- Public Welfare
- Environment
Note:
- Project targets cross-cutting issues such as gender equality, youth, social inclusion is highly encouraged to apply.
- For applications in other areas: please contact the Embassy to learn about the possibilities

Funding Information

GGP funds are provided to the recipient organization after an examination and evaluation of each project-based application by the Japanese Government annually. The maximum grant amount per project is 10 million Japanese Yen (approximately equivalent to 70,000-80,000 Euros including audit fee, depending on the exchange rate).

Eligibility Criteria

Any type of nonprofit organization is eligible to be a GGP recipient. The only requirement is that it has to be a nonprofit organization implementing development projects at the grass-roots level (Central Government and international organizations, as well as individuals and profit-oriented organizations, are not eligible). The following lists are examples of potential recipients: