Japan-Thailand ODA
D. Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects
The Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) scheme has comprised a part of Official Development Assistance (ODA) to developing countries since 1989.
The Government of Japan provides support to non-profit organizations that are engaged in the social development sector in Thailand.
The GGP scheme provides flexible and quick support to comparatively small-scale development projects which aim to improve the social well-being of people at the grassroots level.
Apart from this, support for social/economic development cooperation activities undertaken by Japanese NGOs in Thailand is provided through Grant Assistance for Japanese NGO projects.
Likewise, promotional activities undertaken by NGOs or local administrations for cultural/tertiary education are supported through Grant Assistance for Cultural Grassroots Projects.
[Upper limit of assistance]
In principle, 10 million yen per project.
However, depending on the content of the project (for example, in the case of a concept strongly reflecting human security), a maximum of 100 million yen may be available.
[Period of grant use]
Within one year from the day when a grant contract is signed.
GGP will not give additional grants for the same projects.
[Eligible applicants]
Applicants should be Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) either local or international, local administrations, educational/medical institutions, etc. which promote social and economic development at the grassroots level.
Individuals and commercially based organizations are excluded.
[Focal areas of assistance]
Centering upon the following areas, priority is given to meeting basic human needs and coping with human security:
－ Activities strongly beneficial at grassroots level,
－ Activities expected to show substantial results through small-scale assistance,
－ Activities requiring flexible assistance on humanitarian grounds.
For FY2009, "Community Development" is the main focus of GGP in Thailand, divided into three sub-areas as follows:
－ Community Development in general
－ Environmental Protection
However, any projects related to Environmental Protection need to directly benefit people at the grassroots level in line with the concept of community development as specified below:
－ Local residents are the main players and/or participants in the projects,
－ The projects contribute to the empowerment (strengthening the capacities) of local residents,
－ The projects, as the need arises, are carried out through cooperation among local residents, assisting/implementing organizations (for example, NGOs) and the local administration,
－ The project activities are designed so as to strengthen their sustainability.
Apart from the above, GGP assists other programs such as:
－ Covering the shipping charges for used fire engines, ambulances, desks and chairs, etc. which are transported from Japan (Recycle GGP),
－ Supporting activities in connection with anti-personnel landmines (Anti-personnel landmine GGP).
On the other hand, the following areas and expenses are not covered by GGP assistance:
－ Projects for culture and sports do not fall within GGP's scope, since basic human needs are the main GGP focus,
－ Projects with political or religious purposes, or for possible military use,
－ Management and administrative costs, such as office management fees, salaries, etc.,
－ Taxes and levies, maintenance costs, registration fees, etc. required in relation to equipment provided.
| [ Flow chart of procedure ] |
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| Submit proposal to the Embassy |
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| Screening of application by the Embassy |
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| Screening and approval of application by the Foreign Ministry of Japan |
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| Grant contact between the applicant and the Embassy |
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| Transfer of money to the applicant from the Embassy |
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| Start project with monitoring by the Embassy or submit interim report |
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| Completion of project and submit completion report |
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| External audit |
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| Follow up by the Embassy |
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| Submit Follow up report (once a year, for five years) |
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| Follow up two years after completion of project by the Embassy |
For more information about GGP, please contact:
Embassy of Japan
Mr. Motobayashi, First Secretary / Ms. Sensui and Ms. Suthawadee, Coordinator for GGP / Ms. Ashida, Staff
177 Witthayu Road, Lumphini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330
Tel: 02-207-8500
Fax: 02-207-8517
E-mail: grassroots@eoj.or.th
Consulate-General of Japan in Chiang Mai
Mr. Sato, Consul / Mr. Inoue, Ms. Hoshii and Mr. Tsuda, Coordinator for GGP
Airport Business Park, 90 Mahidol Road, T.Haiya, A.Muang Chiang Mai 50200
Tel:053-203-367
Fax:053-203-373
E-mail: ggp.cmjcon@tttmaxnet.com
Responsible for 9 northern provinces : Chiang Mai, Phayao, Mae Hong Son, Lampang, Lamphun, Phrae, Chiang Rai, Nan and Uttaradit
[Relevant documents for application]
- Guidelines for GGP in English and Thai
English
Thai - Application form for GGP
[N.B.]
The Embassy of Japan in Bangkok is responsible for all provinces except the 9 northern provinces listed above. If you plan to implement a project covering more than one province, please contact us. It might be covered by either the Embassy or the Consulate-General.
Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects
(As of March, 2008) * = Budget
| Financial year | Number of project | The actual granted amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US$ | Baht | Yen | ||
| 2007 | 10 | - | 31,315,900 * | 96,139,813* |
| 2006 | 9 | - | 35,603,100* | 96,484,401* |
| 2005 | 25 | 1,104,276 | 43,746,389 | 118,157,532 |
| 2004 | 11 | 771,270 | 30,160,206 | 84,839,700 |
| 2003 | 24 | 1,215,625 | 47,892,689 | 148,306,195 |
| 2002 | 21 | 1,480,811 | 61,915,971 | 180,658,942 |
| 2001 | 26 | 2,461,954 | 106,629,859 | 263,428,650 |
| 2000 | 25 | 1,942,905 | 81,149,163 | 204,005,030 |
| 1999 | 20 | 1,381,349 | 50,525,396 | 165,761,880 |
| 1998 | 23 | 1,798,861 | 68,464,928 | 212,265,598 |
| 1997 | 22 | 1,265,847 | 47,699,166 | 135,445,629 |
| 1996 | 21 | 1,650,062 | 41,251,550 | 160,056,014 |
| 1995 | 22 | 1,200,262 | 30,006,550 | 117,625,676 |
| 1994 | 6 | 500,209 | 12,505,225 | 53,022,154 |
| 1993 | 6 | 251,580 | 6,289,050 | 30,692,760 |
| 1992 | 6 | 196,194 | 4,904,850 | 25,309,026 |
| 1991 | 4 | 123,566 | 3,089,150 | 15,940,014 |
| 1990 | 3 | 75,579 | 1,889,475 | 10,278,744 |
| 1989 | 4 | 66,281 | 1,657,025 | 8,550,249 |
| TOTAL | 269 | 17,486,631 | 639,776,642 | 1,934,343,793 |
Remarks :Japanese Financial Year starts at April and ends at March.
Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects under supervision of Consulate-General of Japan in Chiang Mai
(As of March, 2008) * = Budget
| Financial year | Number of project | Amount (Thai Bht) | Amount (Japanese Yen) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 6 | 15,685,900* | 48,155,713* |
| 2006 | 8 | 22,213,900* | 60,018,673* |
| Financial year | Number of project | Amount (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 43,576 |
| 2004 | 1 | 89,588 |
E. Grant Assistance for Japanese NGO's Projects
(As of March, 2008) * = Budget
| Financial year | Number of project | Amount(Thai Bht) | Amount(Yen) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 3 | 8,428,200* | 490,000* |
| 2006 | 1 | 1,592,600* | 4,315,946* |
| Financial year | Number of project | Amount(US$) | Amount(Yen) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5 | 1,053,339 | 112,707,232 |
| 2004 | 2 | 679,324 | 74,725,640 |
| 2003 | 2 | 225,446 | 27,368,658 |
| 2002 | 1 | 636,998 | 77,713,756 |