Call for proposals: Embassy of Japan in Kosovo invites you to apply for The Grant Assistance for Grass Roots and Human Security Projects

Embassy of Japan in Kosovo invites you to apply for The Grant Assistance for Grass Roots and Human Security Projects (GGP) for the year 2022/23

The Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Projects (GGP) was first introduced by the

Government of Japan in 1989 in order to meet various socio-economic needs in developing countries. The

GGP provides non-refundable financial assistance to NGOs, hospitals, primary schools, and other nonprofit

association to help implement their development projects. The availability of GGP funding in each eligible

country provides Japanese ODA with a new means of cooperation that has a direct impact on the well-being

of grass-roots communities.

Any type of nonprofit organization is eligible to be a GGP recipient. The only requirement is that it has to

be a nonprofit organization implementing development projects at the grass-root level (central government,

international organizations, individuals and profit-oriented organizations are not eligible).

Who are the potential recipients?

• International or local NGOs
• Community-based organizations (CBOs)
• Local authorities
• Health Institutions
• Primary Schools and Vocational (VET) Schools
• (Other non-profit associations)

Amount: The maximum grant amount per project is 10 million Japanese Yen in general,

approximately equivalent to Euros 70,000-80,000 including audit fee. (Audit fee for the recipient is

covered by the project)

Main Target areas:

• Primary Education
• Primary Health Care
• Public Welfare
• Environment

➢ Project targets at cross-cutting issues such as gender equality, youth, social inclusion is highly

encouraged to apply.

(Please note: following items are NOT to be financed: VAT (can be exempted), Consumable Goods,

Ordinary Cars, Computers, Operational and Maintenance costs, Administrative costs etc.)

Deadline: April 22nd 2022

Please submit your application by email on: [email protected]

For more information, go to: https://www.at.emb-japan.go.jp/jointad/kosovo/itpr_en/ggp.html

Tel: +383 (38) 600 433 / 600 995