Grant Assistance for Grassroots and Human Security Projects (GGP) – Rwanda

Description

1) Objective

In 1989, the Government of Japan introduced Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP/kusanone) in order to respond to the diverse development needs in developing countries. The aim of GGP is to provide financial assistance to non- profit development organizations for implementation of projects at community level. In Rwanda, 2 projects are selected per year.

The following areas are considered as deserving priority:

(1) Public Welfare: Facilities and equipment for disabled people, orphans, the field of women in development (WID), etc.
(2) Primary Education: Classroom preparation; desks, chairs, and bookshelves, etc.
(3) Vocational Training: Vocational training facilities and equipment, etc.
(4) Primary Health Care: Basic medical equipment, etc.

2) Eligibility

Support is provided to Community-Based Organizations; Local or International Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs); Local authority (Ex. City Council, District); Educational Institutions (Ex. School Management Committee, schools); Medical or Health Institutions (Ex. Hospital Management Committee); Research Institutions.

3) Location

Actions must be implemented in Rwanda.

4) Budget

The maximum amount per project is 10 million yen (approximately equivalent to US$86,000).  The project duration is one year.

5) Application

They have two deadlines for project selection in a year (end of April, end of July) but they can accept applications every day.