Grant Assistance for Grassroots Projects

Grant Assistance for Grassroots Projects

Introduction

The Japanese Government offers a financial assistance for development projects designed to meet the diverse needs of developing countries. Known as the "Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects" (GGP), this scheme supports projects proposed by various bodies, such as non governmental organizations (NGO's) and local government authorities. The GGP has acquired an excellent reputation because it provides flexible and timely support to development projects at the grassroots level.

Objectives

The GGP provides non-refundable financial assistance to NGO's, medical dispensaries, schools, and other non-profit associations to help implement their development projects. The availability of GGP funding in each eligible country provides Japanese Official Development Assistance (ODA) with a new means of cooperation that has a direct impact on the well-being of grassroots communities.

Projects implemented in Lebanon since 1996:
[See Annex 2]

Eligibility Requirements

ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS

Any type of non-profit organization can be a GGP recipient. The only requirement is to be a non-profit organization implementing development projects at the grassroots level in eligible countries.
The following are examples of potential recipients: NGOs, medical dispensaries, schools, and other non-profit organizations.

PROJECT AREAS

1) As long as a development project is geared towards grassroots assistance, it can be eligible for financing under the GGP scheme. However, particular attention is given to projects in the areas of primary health care, education, anti-personnel mine clearance, etc.

Some examples (not an exhaustive list) of eligible projects are:

- Refurbishment and supply of equipment for primary schools.
- Refurbishment and supply of medical equipment for hospitals.
- Refurbishment and supply of facilities for water supply.
- Refurbishment and supply of equipment for vocational training.

Priority areas may be determined by the Embassy of Japan in each eligible country, according to the development needs of that country.

AVAILABLE FUNDS

GGP funds are provided after an examination and evaluation of each application on an annual project-by-project basis.

The grant amount per project prefarably does not exceed US$100,000. Prospective applicants should note that the following budget items cannot be financed: Computers, vehicles, Taxes (VAT, cutoms fees), salaries, fuel, travel expenses, per diem charges, and other administrative and operating costs of the organization.

HOW TO APPLY

If your organization satisfies the conditions described above and you want to receive GGP funds to implement a development project, download the application form, fill it out and send it to the Embassy of Japan in Lebanon. For more information, contact us: 01-989751/2/3 Ext.402

Application Form(HTML)

Application Form (Excel)

When submitting your application form, please bear the following in mind:

1) In selecting projects for funding, the Government of Japan places a high priority on the impact and sustainability of the project. First and foremost, you must convince the Embassy that your organization is capable of the sound management of sustainable development projects. A detailed description of the past achievements of your organization would therefore be appreciated.

2) As mentioned above, the Government of Japan cannot provide funding for salaries and other recurrent operational costs. The operations of the project must therefore be independently financed by your organization. In order to convince the Embassy that you can maintain the project, you must show that you have sufficient funds to cover running costs.

APPROVAL PROCEDURES

The Japanese Government receives far more applications than it is able to support. Funds are therefore provided only for the most suitable projects after detailed examination and evaluation.

Serail Hill Area, Army St. Zokak El-Blat, Beirut, Lebanon

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