The Embassy of Japan in the Independent State of Samoa has announced a call for proposals for 2021 Grant Assistance for Grass-roots Human Security Projects (GGP).

Japan aims through the GGP to aid self-supporting socio-economic development activities that benefit sectors at the grass-roots level in the Independent State of Samoa. The GGP is a framework that essentially supports local non-government organisations (NGOs) and local public organisations, in order to respond to various development needs in a prompt and precise manner, but on a comparatively small scale.

Funding Information

The GGP fund is generally capped at JPY 10,000,000 (approximately USD 90,900 / WST 230,000 in FY 2020) per project.

Eligible Project Areas

• Basic Human Needs
• Social Welfare
• Basic Educational and Human Resource Development
• Environmental Protection/ Disaster Relief
• Reduce Vulnerability

Eligibility Criteria

The Embassy accepts applications from the following organisations that have at least 2 years background of operation in the Independent State of Samoa:

• Non-Government Organisations
• Non-Profit Organisations such as local public authorities, educational institutions and medical institutions
• Non-Profit Organisations that implement development projects at the grass-roots level

For more information, visit Embassy of Japan.