Deadline: 28-Nov-24

The Embassy of Japan in Cameroon has launched its Grass-Roots Human Security Grant scheme as part of Official Development Assistance (ODA) to finance projects carried out by local non-profit organizations or local authorities in developing countries.

Aim

• The aim of the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP), offered by the Embassy of Japan, is to support organizations in implementing projects contributing to improving the well-being and meeting the basic needs of the local population. Projects examples include but not limited to; construction, renovation or provision of equipment of/ to schools, health facilities, vocational training centres, small-sized bridges, boreholes etc. Founded in 1993, this grant scheme has contributed globally to the development and improvement of the human security of local populations at a grassroot level.

Funding Information

• The maximum amount of the grant is 10,000,000 yen (around 43,000,000 FCFA) for each project. Subject to change depending on the fiscal year budget and the exchange rate.

Eligible Projects

• Project must meet all the conditions below:
  • Be in alignment with the principal of GGP, which is to improve the well-being of local population at a grassroot level.
  • Be a construction, rehabilitation or equipment provision project.
  • Can be completed within 12 months.
• Areas Covered:
  • Education
  • Health
  • Agriculture, farming, fishery
  • Water supply
  • Environment
  • Women’s empowerment
  • Support towards socially vulnerable people
  • Socio-economic
  • Transport
• For construction projects, the Applicant must present the land title and building permit of the potential project site.
• For projects involving installation of water points (drilling, wells, etc.), the Applicant must be able to submit a hydrogeological study report.

Eligibility Criteria

• The Applicant must be officially registered by relevant authorities in Cameroon.
• The Applicant must have been active in its domain for at least the last five (05) years in Cameroon.
• The Applicant must have an accessible physical Head Office in Cameroon.
• The Applicant must have a bank account under its name in Cameroon.
• The Applicant is required to be able to present annual activity reports for the last three (03) years.
• The Applicant is required to have a history of sound management and financial situation and be able to present a financial report for the last three (03) years.
• The Applicant is required to have a solid, sound system/management of accounting, administration and inventory.
• The Applicant has to have sufficient funds of its own to be able to well maintain the facilities/items granted, after its completion.

For more information, visit Embassy of Japan in the Republic of Cameroon.