Japanese Grant Assistance for
Grass-Roots Human Security Project (GGP) 2013

Application is now open and will close on 30th April 2013

What is GGP?
A financial assistance scheme for developing 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 institute, and medical institute (Federal government cannot be a recipient).
The GGP has acquired an excellent reputation for providing flexible and timely support to development projects at the grass-roots level.
Project Areas : primary health care, primary education, poverty relief, public welfare, and environment.

For further information, please visit

http://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/gaiko/oda/shimin/oda_ngo/kaigai/human_ah/pdfs/e-1.pdf

Application form is available here.

Outcome
Since 1989 until March 2012, 131 projects in Malaysia has received the GGP with a total grant amount of around RM 15 million.
In FY2011, the GGP was granted in 126 developing countries with funding worth around 9.45billion yen (around RM 350 million).

Contact person for application:
Ms Elaine Ang, Tel:03-2177-2767, Email: elaine.ang@kl.mofa.go.jp