The Embassy of Japan in Nigeria has announced a call for applications for its Grant Assistance for Grass-roots Human Security Projects (GGP). This initiative, part of Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA), aims to fund community-level projects that directly improve the lives and welfare of people at the grassroots in Nigeria.
Empowering Communities: Japan’s Grassroots Grant Initiative in Nigeria
The Grant Assistance for Grass-roots Human Security Projects (GGP) is a key component of Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA). Its primary objective is to provide direct support to grassroots communities by offering grant aid to non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other non-profit associations for the implementation of development projects.
Project Focus Areas
While the GGP broadly supports projects providing grassroots assistance, the Embassy of Japan in Nigeria has expressed particular interest in the following areas:
- Primary/secondary health care
- Nutrition improvement
- Agriculture/Fishery production improvement or processing facilities
- Infrastructure (e.g., solar power systems)
- Peace and stability
Funding Details and Project Duration
The maximum grant amount for a single project is 10 million Japanese Yen. Applicants should account for potential fluctuations in exchange rates between USD, Japanese Yen, and Naira when budgeting. Projects are expected to be completed within one year from the date the Grant Contract is signed, with all budgeted items procured, excluding the audit report.
Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants for the GGP scheme are non-profit organizations actively involved in development projects at the grassroots level in Nigeria. This includes:
- National/international NGOs
- Hospitals/clinics
- Educational institutions
- Local governments
Applicants must be registered with the relevant government agency and possess a minimum of two years of experience in implementing development projects. Individuals, private institutions, and companies are generally not eligible for this scheme.
Key Takeaways
- The Embassy of Japan in Nigeria is offering grants for grassroots human security projects.
- The initiative supports community-level development with a direct impact on well-being.
- Eligible organizations include NGOs, hospitals, educational institutions, and local governments.
- Projects should focus on areas like healthcare, nutrition, agriculture, infrastructure, and peace.
- The maximum grant per project is 10 million Japanese Yen, with a one-year completion timeframe.
- Applicants must be registered and have at least two years of project implementation experience.
Sources
- Call for Applications: Grant Assistance for Grass-roots Human Security Projects (Nigeria), fundsforNGOs.
