Japanese Grant Assistance for

Grass-Roots Human Security Project (GGP) 2015

1. Application for Japanese Grant Assistance is now open.

The Embassy of Japan in Malaysia is now accepting applications for the “Japanese Grant Assistance Grass-Roots Human Security Project (GGP) 2015”.

2. Eligible recipients

Eligible recipients : i) international and local nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), ii) local public authorities, iii) educational institutions such as primary and junior high schools, iv) hospitals and medical institutions.

* Governmental and international organizations are not eligible for the GGP in principle (except for measures against dispute and disaster).

** Individuals and profit organizations are also not eligible for the GGP.

Project Areas : primary health care, primary education, poverty relief, public welfare, and environment.

Deadline : Applications must arrive in the Embassy of Japan no later than 30 June 2015.

Application Form is available here.

3. About GGP

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.

The GGP has been granted in 140 developing countries and one autonomous area and has acquired an excellent reputation for providing flexible and timely support to development projects at the grass-roots level. In Malaysia, since 1989 until March 2015, 144 projects have received the GGP with a total grant amount of around RM 16.9 million.

For further information, please visit

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

4. Enquiries and submission

Economic section, Tel:03-2177-2767, Email: business@kl.mofa.go.jp,