Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)

Japan's Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects supports non-profit organisations implementing projects that respond to essential community development needs. In Kenya, priority sectors include education, healthcare, water and sanitation, and agriculture or fisheries. Eligible applicants include local authorities, educational and medical institutions, NGOs and public benefit organisations. Individuals and for-profit businesses cannot apply directly. Projects should demonstrate a clear community benefit and align with the programme's development priorities. Applicants must review the official guidelines, complete the prescribed application form and provide the required supporting documents. Applications are submitted to the Embassy of Japan in Nairobi during the annual application window, from 1 August to 31 January. The opportunity is suitable for organisations delivering practical community services rather than commercial ventures seeking general business capital. The supplied notice advertises approximately KES 15 million; confirm the applicable ceiling and budget rules with the Embassy.

Government of Japan, through the Embassy of Japan in Kenya is offering this grant to Eligible non-profit institutions and organisations delivering community development projects in Kenya across Kenya. It is designed for ventures working in Education, Health, Water, Agriculture at the Established organisation stage.

The opportunity offers Approximately KES 15 million advertised; confirm Embassy funding ceiling, with support including Community project funding advertised at approximately KES 15 million; confirm the Embassy ceiling. Applications are scheduled to close on 2027-01-31. Review the eligibility, required materials and application guidance below before continuing to the organiser’s website.

• Community project funding advertised at approximately KES 15 million; confirm the Embassy ceiling

• Local authorities, educational and medical institutions, NGOs and eligible public benefit organisations in Kenya
• Established organisations with a defined community development project
• Individuals and for-profit businesses cannot apply directly

1. 1Read the eligibility criteria twice before drafting.
2. 2Quantify your impact — numbers speak louder than adjectives.
3. 3Tell a founder-first story. Panels remember people, not products.
4. 4Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline.