Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)

2026/8/31

1. What is GGP?

In 1989, the Government of Japan introduced Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) in order to respond to the diverse development needs in less developed countries. The aim of GGP is to provide financial assistance to non-profit development organizations for implementing projects at community level.
 
2. What are the areas of focus in Kenya?
(1) Education (Primary, Secondary, Vocational or Special)
(2) Health Care
(3) Water and Sanitation
(4) Agriculture/Fishery
See also: Country Assistance Policy for Kenya

 
3. What kinds of organisations are eligible to apply for GGP?
Can
  1. Local authorities
  2. Educational Institutions
  3. Medical Institutions
  4. Local NGOs, International NGOs and Public Benefit Organisations (PBOs)
Cannot
  1. Individuals or profit organisations
  2. Organisations that are not registered with the relevant government agency
  3. Organisations that have officially operated for less than two years at the time of application
  4. Organisations without a title deed or proof of official approval of ownership/ land use
 
4. What GGP does/does not fund?
Project That Can Apply
  1. Construction and/or renovation of buildings or infrastructure
  2. Supply of equipment and/or furniture
  3. Technical or educational training/workshops that complement (1) and/or (2); these cannot be a standalone activity and must be directly related to and implemented concurrently with (1) and/or (2) within the same project.
 
Project That Cannot Apply
  1. Projects with political objectives, any intended military use or religious use
  2. Projects to promote cultural activities such as arts and sports
  3. Standalone construction or renovation of a library, dining hall or kitchen
 
Expenses That Are Not Covered by GGP
  1. Administrative or recurring cost
  2. Expenses incurred by individual or an entity for profit-making activities
  3. Funding that is intended for specific individuals such as scholarship, accommodations, clothing
  4. Expenses linked to indulgences that may be harmful to the human body, such as alcohol and cigarettes
  5. Research and assessment
  6. Consumables and small fixtures as well as perishable, disposable items such as food, stationery, seeds, seedlings, vaccines, one-time-use medical equipment, books, livestock and beehives
  7. General passenger vehicles (vehicles that are highly universal and can be used for private purpose)
  8. Electronic equipment such as personal computers
  9. Construction of a borehole (borehole drilling)
  
5. How much is the GGP Funding?
Estimated Budget: Approximately KSH 15 million per project
*Budget must be all-inclusive and include all necessary costs, including external audit fees, where applicable quantity surveyor fees.
 
6. Application Guideline and Form
  1. Guideline for Application       
  2. ​Application Form

Please refer to "Annex with Example" when preparing the annex for the application.

 
7. How to Apply for GGP
An applicant is requested to:
[Step 1] Read the Guideline for Application carefully and confirm that proposed project is eligible for GGP
[Step 2] Fill in the Application Form.
[Step 3] Obtain the supporting documents required in the Checklist in the Application; and
[Step 4] Submit completed Application Form with all required documents to the Embassy of Japan in Nairobi, by email to the designated email address (ggp@nb.mofa.go.jp)
Notes:　
1. Application period: 1 August to 31 January.
  • Only applications submitted during the application period will be included in the review process.
* In principle, If all required documents are not submitted during application deadline, the project will not be reviewed this fiscal year.
2. Submit the Application Form by email to the address below. Our system cannot receive emails larger than 10 MB. If your attachments exceed 10 MB, please split the files and send them in multiple emails, ensuring each email is under 10 MB.
 
8. Inquiry Guidelines
  • Results Notification: Please be advised that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. We regret that we cannot provide individual feedback regarding selection outcomes.
  • Official Contact: For all questions related to the application and screening, please use the designated email address (ggp@nb.mofa.go.jp).
  • Communication Policy: To maintain a consistent process, we do not respond to inquiries via telephone, social media, or unofficial personal channels. Thank you for your understanding.
 
9. How does the Embassy select Application?
The Embassy will assess all the submitted applications based on;
  • Credibility of the organisation
  • Legal status of the organisation (Registration certificate needed)
  • Financial status of the organisation (Recent bank statement)
  • Project management capacity of the organisation
  • Community participation and their contribution towards the proposed project
  • Sustainability and ownership by the beneficial community
  • Impact of the project to the beneficiaries
  • Quality of the proposal submitted in terms of neatness, focus, and attachment of verified documents

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