Grassroots Grant Program of Japan

Outline
Introduction Support Developing countries "Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects" (GGP)

Objectives Hospitals, primary schools, research institutes

Eligibility Requirements Any type of non-profit organization can be a GP recipient. Project Areas Primary health care Primary education Poverty relief Public welfare Environmental protection Anti-personnel mine clearance

Particular attention is also given to projects involving women in development activities. Priority areas may be determined by the Embassy of Japan in each eligible country, according to the development needs of that country. Available Funds The grant amount per project preferably does not exceed US$90,000 and the annual budget of applicants. How to Apply Submit an application form to the Political Section, Embassy of Japan in Lebanon. Government Acknowledgment of your organization Three price quotations in US Dollars from three different suppliers of equipments or services to be funded by GGP. Breakdown of equipment/services you to be funded by GGP

A quotation from the audit body that will audit the project Most recent annual financial balance of your organization Photos of the project or project site Any available brochures about your organization and activities Maps Showing project site (for construction projects) Design specifications of the project (for construction projects)

Performa estimates must be supplied for each budget item so that we can ensure value for money. You should submit estimates from three different suppliers wherever possible. Approval Procedures When the application is received, the project is examined by Embassy staff The Embassy staff will visit the site of the selected project The Grant Contract contains the title, objectives and details of the projects, Once the grant funds have been disbursed, implementation of the project is expected to proceed in a timely manner, and in conformity with the agreed-upon timetable. An independent accountant or auditing body will conduct audit accounting on the implementation of the Project and issue a report. The final report must be accompanied by a financial statement and receipts showing how the funds were utilized.

Other Requirements The Embassy of Japan reserves the right to claim a refund of the grant if the funds are used for any purpose other than for the implementation of the project. Recipient organization could maintain separate accounting for the implementation of the project in order to facilitate audit operations by the Embassy of Japan or its representative.