The Grant Assistance for Grass-roots Human Security Projects (GGP) Programme, formally known as the AGRP (Grant Assistance for Grass-roots Projects) Programme, was first introduced as the Small Scale Grant Assistance Programme in 1989. The aim is to assist Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) by supporting relatively small development projects which have a direct and immediate impact on the well-being of disadvantaged communities at a grass-roots level. In the fiscal year 2004 the GGP Programme contributed to 1425 projects in 113 political entities with a total sum of 11.5 billion Japanese Yen, which is approximately 720 million South African Rand (ZAR).
The Embassy of Japan in South Africa covers South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, Swaziland, and deals with applications from these five countries. The site of the proposed project must be located in either of the five.
Faxed applications are not considered. The application forms for 2008 may be either downloaded or obtained from the Embassy of Japan.
The relevant application form may be hand delivered or mailed to the Embassy.
Please download the Information Sheet for detailed criteria information
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