INTRODUCTION
The Japanese Government offers a financual assistance scheme for development projects designed to meet the diverse needs of developing countries.Known as Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)* , this scheme supports projects proposed by such bodies as nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and local government authorities. The GGP has acquired an excellent reputation for providing flexible and timely support to development projects at the grass-roots level.This pamphlet out lines the objectives, procedures, and other requirements for obtaining assistance under the GGP.