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Grant Assistance for Grassroots and Human Security Projects (GGP) – Uganda
https://www.ug.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/ggp_en.html
Overview
| Donor: | Japanese Embassy in Uganda |
| Application procedure: | Concept Note |
| Donor base: | Japan |
| Reference number: | - |
| Eligible applicants: | Non-Profit Organisation |
| Deadline: | ongoing |
Financial details
| Grant size: | Small - up to $100,000 |
| Minimum grant size: | - |
| Total available budget: | - |
| Funding type: | Grants |
| Maximum grant size: | 100.000$ |
| Funding ratio: | up to 100% |
Sectors
- Agriculture & Rural Development
- Children & Youth
- Disability
- Economic Development
- Education
- Environment & Natural Resources
- Health
- Humanitarian Aid
- Water & Sanitation
- Women & Gender
Project Locations
Africa
Uganda
Description
1) Objective
The aim of GGP is to provide financial assistance to non-profit, development-oriented organizations to support community development projects which directly benefit people at the grassroots level. Since it was introduced in 1989, GGP has been implemented in 141 countries worldwide.
Any projects geared towards grassroots assistance are eligible for financing under GGP. Preferable, however, are projects in the areas below. Particular attention will also be given to projects designed to assist the most vulnerable groups such as women, children and the physically disabled:
- Primary/secondary education
- Vocational training
- Primary health care, reproductive health and HIV/AIDS
- Water and sanitation
- Reconstruction for disaster areas
- Agricultural development
2) Eligibility
Non-profit organisations, CBOs (Community-based Organisation), local/international NGOs, medical institutions, educational institutions, local authorities/governments including sub-county level which has a minimum of two years experience in implementing development projects track record in handling at least 50% of requested funds are eligible.
3) Location
Actions must take place in Uganda.
4) Budget
The amount of GGP grant, which bases itself on one-time, single-year financing, shall not exceed 10,000,000 Japanese Yen (approximately $100,000 depending on exchange rates).
5) Application
This is a two staged application process. First, concept notes need to be submitted. If selected, applicants are invited to submit a full proposal. Applications are received anytime throughout the year, but the selection process will be conducted twice a year after the deadlines (the deadlines for submission are 15th February and 15th July respectively). The selection process by the Embassy of Japan in Uganda begins after each application deadline (15th February and 15th July respectively) and takes at least six months before grant approval is finalized.