Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects

Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) in Armenia is a funding program under Japan's Official Development Assistance (ODA) aimed at promoting economic and social development at the grassroots level. The program focuses on ensuring human security by supporting relatively small-scale projects that directly benefit local communities.

Objectives:

• Contribute to world peace, stability, and prosperity through bilateral and multilateral channels.
• Achieve economic and social development based on human security philosophy.
• Address basic human needs and human security challenges such as survival, dignity, capacity building, displacement, refugee assistance, and transboundary environmental issues.

Target Beneficiaries:

• Local and international NGOs with at least 2 years of grant management experience and stable financial status.
• Local municipalities.
• Public institutions including schools and hospitals/clinics.
• Individuals and private companies are not eligible.
• Projects must be implemented in Armenia.

Key Features:

• Annual grant competition announced by the Embassy of Japan in Armenia.
• Priority fields include Education, Health, Welfare, Environment, Agriculture, Water and Sanitation, Mine risk reduction, Refugee assistance, and inclusiveness promotion.
• Grant amount up to JPY 20,000,000 (approx. USD 143,884 in FY 2024).
• Project duration up to 12 months.
• Preference for projects with significant in-kind contributions and co-funding.
• Eligible activities include provision of equipment, construction/renovation, and infrastructure establishment/rehabilitation.
• Excludes loans and credits for military purposes.

Application Process:

• Applicants must carefully read the Guideline and Terms and Conditions.
• Submit Concept Note and Photos of the Project Site by February 28 to grassrootsjp@yv.mofa.go.jp.
• Detailed application forms and guidelines are provided on the official website.
• Contact the GGP team at the Embassy of Japan in Armenia for inquiries.

The program has funded 113 projects in Armenia since 1999, totaling approximately USD 8.74 million, supporting diverse community-level development initiatives.

For more details, applicants can refer to the official website and downloadable documents provided by the Embassy of Japan in Armenia.