Japanese Government Grant Program (GGP) 2026

🌟 About the Program

The Japanese Government Grant Program (GGP) provides small-scale funding for community development projects aimed at supporting vulnerable populations. This initiative focuses on projects in the following areas:

• Health
• Education
• Environment
• Demining
• Culture
• Sports

The program emphasizes sustainability, direct impact, and completion within one year.

🎯 Benefits

• The grant amount per project does not exceed 15 million JPY (approximately $96,000).
• Demining projects have a different funding scheme, which can go beyond the maximum GGP grant amount, up to $160,000.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Eligible recipients include:

• Registered NGOs and civil society organizations
• Private and semi-private schools
• Medical institutions such as hospitals or dispensaries
• Local authorities implementing community-level projects
• Universities, museums, and research institutions for cultural or sports projects (preferably through NGO sponsorship)

📝 Application Process

Required Documents

Via Online

• Application Form

Via Email

• Template 1: Additional Details Form (Word)
• Template 2: Photo Sheet (Word)
• Template 3 & 4: Financial Report & Budget Breakdown (Excel)
• Template 5: Certification Letter (PDF)

Application Deadline

• 30 January, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

• View details on the Embassy of Japan in Lebanon Website
• Apply directly via the Online Application Form

This program is an excellent opportunity for organizations and institutions committed to community development and sustainable impact. Don't miss the chance to apply!

• The grant amount per project does not exceed 15 million JPY (roughly up to $96,000)
• N.B. Demining projects have a different funding scheme, which goes beyond the maximum amount of the GGP grant (approximately up to $160,000).