Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)

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. Who can apply for GGP?

Can
(1) Educational Institutions
(2) Medical Institutions
(3) Community-Based Organisations
(4) Local & International Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)
(5) Faith-Based Organisations
(6) Local Authority
 
Cannot
(1) Individuals or profit organisations
(2) Organisations that have officially operated less than two years at the time of application
(3) Organisations that are not registered with the relevant government agency
(4) Organisations without a title deed or proof of official approval of ownership/ land use
 

3. What GGP does/does not fund?

Funds
(1) Construction/ Renovation of buildings or infrastructure
(2) Supply of Equipment/ Furniture
(3) Technical or educational training/workshops to complement the above (1) and/or (2) activities.
 
Do not fund
(1) Operational/ Administrative costs
(2) Running and maintenance costs of facilities and equipment
(3) General financial assistance
(4) Land purchase/ Rent/ School fees/ Travel expenses/ Staff salaries
(5) Consumables/ Disposable Equipment
(6) Purchase of livestock, beehives and tree seedlings
(7) Projects benefiting individuals or particular group instead of the whole targeted community
(8) Borehole Drilling
(9) Only soft components such as capacity building, advocacy and so on.
(10) Construction of religious facilities
(11) Research at advanced academic institutions
(12) Projects with a political or the intention of military use
(13) Projects that are not closely related to economic and social development
 

4. What are the areas of focus?

(1) Education (Primary, Secondary, Vocational or Special)
(2) Health Care
(3) Water and Sanitation
(4) Agriculture/Fishery

See also: Country Assistance Policy for Kenya
 

5. How much is the GGP Funding?

The maximum grant amount per project is 25 million Japanese Yen. The budget must cover all necessary costs, including external audit and quantity surveyor fees.　　　　　

6. How does the Embassy select Application?

The Embassy will assess all the submitted applications based on;
(1) Credibility of the organisation
(2) Legal status of the organisation (Registration certificate needed)
(3) Financial status of the organisation (Recent bank statement)
(4) Project management capacity of the organisation
(5) Community participation and their contribution towards the proposed project
(6) Sustainability and ownership by the beneficial community
(7) Impact of the project to the beneficiaries
(8) Quality of the proposal submitted in terms of neatness, focus, and attachment of verified documents
 

7. How to Apply for GGP?

An applicant is requested to:
(1) Read this application guide carefully to familiarize with the GGP scheme and its selection process;
(2) Fill in the necessary information requested in the application; and
(3) Submit completed application form with all required documents to the Embassy of Japan in Nairobi, by Email.
               
                Embassy of Japan in Kenya (Attn: GGP Section)
                Email: ggp@nb.mofa.go.jp
 

8. List of Previously funded projects

• List of Previously funded projects

 

9. Application Form

Please be advised that the application form is currently under revision. The updated version is scheduled to be posted on this website around July or August 2026. We appreciate your patience and look forward to your return visit.
 
In the meantime, please note that specific documents are required for the application. You can find the list of required documents in the PDF link below. We recommend preparing these materials in advance.

List of Required Documents (PDF)

Application Deadline: Friday, January 15, 2027, by 4:00 PM (Local Time).
Applications received after the deadline or submitted via post will not be considered.
 

10. 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 below.
• 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.