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GGP

◆What is GGP？

Koror Elementary School(2006)
(Project for Multi-Purpose Building)

　Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) is a financial assistance scheme offered by the Japanese Government to support development projects designed to meet the diverse needs of developing countries. GGP supports project proposed by such bodies as non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and local government authorities, which work closely with the local people. It aims at supporting the grass-roots level by providing flexible and timely support.

　The Embassy of Japan in the Republic of Palau has been supporting diverse projects through GGP since 1999. There have been over 20 projects that have been funded and implemented through GGP. The focus areas in Palau are Primary Health, Primary Education and Environment. Focusing on these fields, GGP has funded elementary schools and high schools as well as State Governments and other Non-profit Organizations.

◆Eligible Recipients

　Any type of non-profit organization is eligible to be a GGP recipient. The only requirement is that it is a registered non-profit organization in Palau that has been active for more than two years. The followings are examples of potential recipients: International or Local NGOs, State Governments, hospitals, primary schools, and other non-profit organizations.

◆Project Areas

　As long as the development project is geared to assisting the grass-roots level of Palau, it is eligible to become a recipient of GGP. The following areas are our focus areas:

Primary Health Care
Primary Education
Poverty Relief
Public Welfare
Environment

◆How to Apply

　If your organization satisfies these conditions, please submit an Application Formto the Embassy of Japan in the Republic of Palau. The application form must be accompanied by these documents:

A detailed budget for the project
A map showing the project site
A feasibility study for the project
Estimates for the goods and services that will be purchased by the grant from three different suppliers
A brochure and a copy of the regulations of your organization
Annual budget of your organization

Download Application Form

◆Further Infortmaion

Please have a look through the GGP Brochureif you are interested. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Ayumi Yasuda, GGP Coordinator at the Embassy of Japan in the Republic of Palau at 488-6455/6456 or ayumi.yasuda@kx.mofa.go.jp

Thank you very much for your interest!