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Applications are currently being accepted for the Embassy of Japan in the Republic of Kazakhstan KUSANONE (Grass Roots) Human Security Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Grass Roots (Kusanone) Human Security Grant Program by the Embassy of Japan in Kazakhstan provides funding for community-based projects that improve human safety, socio-economic development, and quality of life. Projects must deliver tangible, visible outcomes within one year, focusing on healthcare, social security, environmental protection, and other human security areas.
Provides direct assistance to communities addressing urgent human security needs
Ensures rapid and measurable improvements in quality of life
Encourages local non-profits to implement practical, visible, and effective projects
Supports sustainable socio-economic development by focusing on immediate community impact
Applicant Requirements
Eligible applicants must:
Be non-profit organisations delivering direct community support
Demonstrate a stable financial position
Have relevant experience in the proposed field for less than two years
Be able to complete the project within one year
Project Requirements
Projects must be:
Community-based and directly improve human safety or well-being
Specific, realistic, and timely, with measurable outcomes
Able to provide tangible and visible results, such as the provision of equipment or other immediate benefits
Designed to produce positive impacts immediately upon completion
