The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has announced the nationwide disbursement of funds under the 97th cycle of the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) Programme, in a press briefing held on Monday, 4th August 2025.
This cycle is significant as it includes the payment of top-up arrears from the previous cycle. During the 96th payment round in June 2025, the Ministry introduced a 25% increase in the LEAP grant as part of a broader inflation indexation policy. The 97th cycle therefore includes both the regular bi-monthly grant for May and June 2025 and the accompanying arrears.
Addressing the Media, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey formally announce the commencement of the disbursement. She disclosed that a total of GH₵150,162,434.00 has been released by the government to support payments to 350,580 households, covering approximately 1,555,677 individuals nationwide.
The Sector Minister noted that the 97th payment cycle is not just about disbursement of cash but a symbol of the Ministry’s commitment to restoring dignity, protecting livelihood and offering hope to the vulnerable in our society.
Furthermore, the Hon. Minister highlighted that the Ministry is currently working in collaboration with the Ghana National Household Registry (GNHR) to update and validate beneficiary data for improved targeting and inclusion.
Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey reaffirmed the government under the leadership of His Excellency John Dramani Mahama’s continuous commitment to improving the lives of Ghanaians and building a society where everyone has a fair chance to succeed.
The grant amount for the 97th cycle, including top-up arrears from the 96th cycle, is as follows:
• One-member household: GH₵320 (97th payment) + GH₵64 (arrears) = GH₵384
• Two-member household: GH₵380 (97th payment) + GH₵76 (arrears) = GH₵456
• Three-member household: GH₵440 (97th payment) + GH₵88 (arrears) = GH₵528
• Four or more-member household: GH₵530 (97th payment) + GH₵106 (arrears) = GH₵636
To this end, the Hon. Minister expressed sincere gratitude to the development partners who play critical roles in the successful delivery of the programme. She urged the media and general public to help monitor the disbursement of the cash grant to LEAP beneficiaries.
The LEAP programme aims to reduce poverty and vulnerability by providing sustained consumption support and promoting human capital development.
To qualify for LEAP, households must be extremely poor with vulnerable members, including orphans and vulnerable children, elderly individuals (65+ years) without support, persons with severe disabilities, extremely poor pregnant women, and lactating mothers with infants under 1 year.
