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 Japanese NGO 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]
For FY2012 the three focal area of GGP in Thailand are as follows:
1) From the view of Basic Human Needs and Human security, the GGP has a basic policy to give priority to supporting the most critical areas, such as projects that are highly beneficial at the grass-roots level, that are highly effective with small-scale assistance, and those that require timely support on humanitarian grounds.
2) CSR(※1) activity or BOP(※2) business by collaboration with Japanese companies. (※1)Corporate Social Responsibility (※2)Base of the Pyramid
3) Support for flood victims, however, needs to be tied directly to restoration or restitution.
※ As for 1) to 3): A "Participatory Approach to Sustainable Development plan" would have priority in our screening.
- We hope each project plan will promote the empowerment of local communities, and be planned from the beneficiary's standpoint. It is not expected that residents just participate passively in the project.
- In addition to individual or community empowerment, GGP seeks social capital improvement, and sustainable implementation.
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 |
[Notice] If there are some changes on the guideline, we will inform you of them on our web-site.
For more information about GGP, please contact:
[ Embassy of Japan ]
177 Witthayu Road, Lumphini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330
Tel: 02-207-8500 02-696-3000
Fax: 02-207-8517
E-mail: grassroots-bg@bg.mofa.go.jp (English, Japanese and Thai are available)
[ Consulate-General of Japan in Chiang Mai ]
Responsible for 9 northern provinces: Chiang Mai, Phayao, Mae Hong Son, Lampang, Lamphun, Phrae, Chiang Rai, Nan and Uttaradit
Mr. Sato, Consul /Ms. Sensui and Ms. Moriyama, 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
[Relevant documents for application]
- Guidelines for GGP in English and Thai
English
Thai - Application form for GGP
- Summary of Project *Necessary to submit
[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, 2011) * = Budget
| Financial year | Number of project | The actual granted amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US$ | Baht | Yen | ||
| 2010 | 7 | - | 17,128,200 * | 47,273,832* |
| 2009 | 14 | - | 39,453,100 * | 118,753,831* |
| 2008 | 5 | - | 11,611,600 * | 38,666,628* |
| 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, 2010) * = Budget
| Financial year | Number of project | Amount (Thai Bht) | Amount (Japanese Yen) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 7 | 21,147,000 * | 63,652,470* |
| 2008 | 8 | 17,240,100 * | 57,409,533* |
| 2007 | 6 | 15,685,900* | 48,155,713* |
| 2006 | 8 | 22,213,900* | 60,018,673* |
| Financial year | Number of project | Amount (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 43,576 |
| 2004 | 1 | 89,588 |
E. Grant Assistance for Japanese NGO's Projects
(As of March, 2011) * = Budget
| Financial year | Number of project | Amount(Thai Bht) | Amount(Yen) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 5,458,800* | 22,679,423* |
| 2009 | 3 | 9,637,600* | 8,985,782* |
| 2008 | 3 | 8,373,000* | 8,095,211* |
| 2007 | 3 | 8,428,200* | 490,000* |
| 2006 | 1 | 1,592,600* | 4,315,946* |
| Financial year | Number of project | Amount(US$) | 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 |
Grant Assistance for Grassroots Japanese NGO's Projects under supervision of Consulate-General of Japan in Chiang Mai
(As of March, 2010) * = Budget
| Financial year | Number of project | Amount(Thai Bht) | Amount(Yen) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 4,164,300* | 1,744,650* |
| 2008 | 2 | 7,414,700* | - |