Grants for Non-Profitable Organizations Worth $87600 from the Embassy of Japan in Botswana

The Embassy of Japan in Botswana is offering the Grant Assistance for Grass-roots Human Security Projects (GGP). The Grant Assistance for Grass-roots Human Security Projects (GGP) was first introduced in 1989 to assist Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) by supporting people- centred relatively small projects which have a direct and immediate impact on the well-being of disadvantaged communities at a grass-roots level.

About the Grant:-

• GGP aims to assist self-help efforts of NPO's in: 　　
• Social and economic development in rural/urban settings.
• Helping socially or economically weak and disadvantaged people.
• Empowering local communities for sustainable development, etc.
• GGP aims to meet various needs whose areas include but are not limited to: 　
• Education, health/sanitation, water/energy, agriculture/indigenous industry, and environment.
• Through these projects, GGP aims to give assistance to those who desire to improve their current situations, to emerge from poverty and to stand upon their own two legs with their self-effort.

10,000,000 Japanese Yen (approximately $87600) is the maximum amount allocated per project under the GGP.

• Non-profit organizations (NPOs) such as non-governmental organizations, community-based organizations, educational institutes, medical institutes and local governments are eligible to apply. 
• In addition, the applicant organization must have at least 2 (two) years’ experience in the sector of the proposed project. 
• The applicant organization is required to have established sound, sustainable and stable foundations in terms of finance, personnel, and project management etc.
• GGP applications will be considered if they:
• Directly benefit grassroots level in wider range,
• Have substantial outcomes by one-shot small-scale grants.
• Could generate sustainable impact in the future.

About the Embassy of Japan in Botswana:-

The Embassy of Japan in Botswana maintains and develops relations between Japan and Botswana, promotes Japan's economic and commercial interests and assists Japanese business, workers and investors in Botswana.

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