Call for Proposals: Grass-Roots Human Security Project (Cameroon)

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September 02, 2024

Program Overview

The Embassy of Japan in Cameroon has launched its Grass-Roots Human Security Grant scheme as part of its 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 that contribute to improving the well-being and meeting the basic needs of the local population. Examples of projects include, but are not limited to, the construction, renovation, or provision of equipment for schools, health facilities, vocational training centers, small-sized bridges, boreholes, etc. Founded in 1993, this grant scheme has contributed globally to the development and improvement of human security at a grassroots level.

Funding Information

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

Eligible Projects

Projects must meet all the conditions below:

Be in alignment with the principle of GGP, which is to improve the well-being of the local population at a grassroots 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 the 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 (5) 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 (3) years.
The Applicant is required to have a history of sound management and financial stability and be able to present a financial report for the last three (3) years.
The Applicant is required to have a solid, sound system/management of accounting, administration, and inventory.
The Applicant must have sufficient funds of its own to maintain the facilities/items granted after their completion.