Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) in Armenia

About

The Embassy of Japan in Armenia has announced the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) in Armenia.

Purpose of the GGP

• The Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Project (GGP) is a framework that supports NGOs and local public institutions by responding to various development needs in a prompt and precise manner. The GGP primarily targets projects contributing to the improvement of Basic Human Needs and promotion of “Human Security” at a community level.

Priorities

• In particular, GGP gives priority to areas that are aiming to improve Basic Human Needs (BHN), as well as areas of particular importance from the perspective of human security, such as:

  • mitigating threats to human survival, human life, and human dignity

  • building up the capacities of individuals and communities

  • overcoming problems associated with the internal displacement of people and refugees from regional conflicts

  • addressing transboundary affairs including environmental issues

Project Area and Projects Examples

• Education

  • Establishing/Renovating educational institution

  • Providing basic facilities to educational institution

  • Improving sanitary condition in educational institution

• Health

  • Providing medical equipment to medical institution

  • Renovating/Extending medical institution

  • Providing mobile clinic vehicle

• Welfare

  • Installing basic equipment to the centers

  • Establishing/Renovating community center for vulnerable population

  • Providing mobile care service for vulnerable population

• Environment

  • Equipping renewable energy source

  • Executing landslide prevention and improving disaster management

  • Providing garbage containers and collection vehicle

• Agriculture

  • Constructing training center and providing necessary equipment for farmers

• Water and Sanitation

  • Constructing irrigation system

  • Installing/Replacing water pipes

• Others

  • Reducing mine risk

  • Supporting refugees

  • Improving Universal Design

Funding Information

• Up to JPY 10,000,000 (approximately USD 72,900 in FY 2023)

Duration of Project

• Up to 12 months

Eligible Activities

• Constructing/renovating buildings/facilities

• Purchasing equipment (which will be used for at least 10 years)

• Training, only if it is essential for the project, and its cost must be minor compared to other components

• External auditing fee (It can be included in budget)

• An equipment cannot be split by different resources (either GGP covers full price or none)

Ineligible

• Indirect expenses for project implementation proposes

• Running expenses of the applicant organization

  • Salaries, utilities and administrative costs

• Reserve fund

• Capital for profitable business of individuals or enterprise

• Fund or Items to be distributed to specific individuals

  • Scholarships, houses, or clothes that are given to specific individuals

  • Water pipes and electric cable to connect each individual household

• Substances which are harmful to human health

  • Alcohol, tobacco, etc.

• Research fee

• Fee for survey and construction management for the projects

• Maintenance/Operation expense of the project outcome after the completion

Eligibility

• Local/International Non-Government Organizations (NGOs)

• Local Municipalities

• Public Institutions (Schools/hospitals/clinics)

• At least 2 years of experience in grant management with stable financial status are required.

• Higher educational institutions (colleges or universities), individuals and private companies are not eligible

Post Date: November 24, 2023