Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) is the financial assistance scheme offered by the Government of Japan for the development projects being implemented to meet the different needs of the people in developing countries. GGP basically supports the projects conceptualised by different agencies or groups operating at the local level including Non-Government organizations (NGOs) and community based organizations (CBOs).
Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka is currently inviting grant proposals for GGP projects in Sri Lanka.
GGP Focus Areas
– De-Mining
– Advocacy for Peace Building
– Access to Safe Water & Sanitation
– Promoting Agriculture Development & Food Security
– Environmental Conservation
– Good Governance & Human Rights
– Rural & Community Development
– Restoration & Rebuilding of Conflict Affected Areas
– Improving Primary Health Care and Access to Services
– Non-Formal Education
– Livelihood Restoration / Improvement
Criteria and Eligibility Required to Apply for GGP Assistance
- – Those intending to apply for GGP may represent local and/ or international NGOs and CBOs duly registered with the Secretariat for Registration of NGOs under the relevant Ministry. These NGOs/CBOs should have adequate experience in implementing projects at grassroots level related to social and economic development.
- – In the case of tsunami rehabilitation related projects, it is necessary that the NGO/CBO should also be registered with the Ministry of Finance and Planning (or comply with the Sri Lankan Government’s requirements) to be eligible for applying for funding.
- – Local Government agencies are also eligible to apply for funding, while schools and hospitals will be eligible to apply with the written concurrence of the Sri Lankan Government.
- – Agencies under the Central Government are not totally excluded from securing funding. However, their chances of Obtaining funding are much less when compared with those organizations mentioned earlier.
- – Commercial enterprises, individuals and religious organizations are not eligible to apply.
Project proposals/concept papers are accepted throughout the year, but not later than September in any year, if they are to be considered for funding within the Japanese Fiscal Year, which runs from April 1 to March 31.
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