Grass-Roots Human Security Projects

Since 1995, the Government of Japan has provided assistance to Jamaica through the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP).
The GGP provides financial support for small-scale development projects that directly address the basic human needs of communities in Jamaica. Priority areas include education, healthcare, water and sanitation, and other initiatives that contribute to improving the quality of life and promoting human security at the grassroots level.

GGP Brochure (PDF) Download
GGP Briefing (PDF) Download



 
 

(1) Applicants

Eligible	Not Eligible
NGOs (local and international) Local government authorities Educational institutions Medical institutions Applicants must: Have at least two years of operational experience Demonstrate financial stability	  Individuals   For-profit organizations

 
(2) Examples of Eligible and Ineligible Items

Eligible Items	Ineligible Items
 Construction and rehabilitation of buildings  Water supply systems  School buses  Medical equipment  Agricultural equipment  Garbage collection trucks*  Ambulances*  Fire trucks*   * Due to high cost, these vehicles may be provided as used vehicles from Japan.	 Consumables  Operating and maintenance costs  Administrative expenses  Event sponsorship  Value Added Tax (VAT)  Insurance premiums

Please contact us if you are unsure whether a proposed item or project is eligible for funding.

(3) Available Funding
The maximum grant amount available under the GGP is 10 million Japanese yen (approximately USD 63,000) per project.
 

To apply for the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP), please download and complete the Project Concept Paper and submit it by email to the Grassroots Human Security Projects Coordinator at the Embassy of Japan.
Application Form (Concept paper) (Word) Download

 

If you are interested in applying for GGP or have any questions regarding the application process, please do not hesitate to contact the GGP Section.
 
GGP Section
Embassy of Japan in Jamaica
6th Floor, NCB Towers, North Tower, 2 Oxford Road, Kingston 5, Jamaica W.I.
Tel: (1-876) 929-3338
Email: ggpjapan@kg.mofa.go.jp

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