A total of 350,580 beneficiary households, representing over 1.5 million individuals, will receive the 98th cycle disbursement of the LEAP Grant.
Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday in Accra, the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, noted that the 98th cycle of LEAP cash grant payments vividly demonstrates the government’s dedication to reducing societal vulnerability.
The grant amounts for the 98th cycle are as follows: GH₵320.00 for households with one eligible member, GH₵380.00 for households with two eligible members, GH₵440.00 for households with three eligible members, and GH₵530.00 for households with four or more eligible members.
The Minister stated, “More than just altering daily habits, we are empowering households with the tools and opportunities to engage in sustainable, productive activities and self-employment. This shift in behaviour and economic activity enables them to maximise the use of LEAP grants, moving from subsistence to investment for long-term resilience and wellbeing.”
Dr Naa Momo Lartey observed that the Ministry has trained a group of Master Trainers who offer technical support to sub-national entities, culminating in the training and ongoing awareness programmes for beneficiaries across the country.
She added that this structured approach guarantees that LEAP is not only a safety net but also a springboard for sustainable economic and human development.
She reiterated the ministry’s implementation of a structural benchmark for indexing the cash grants of the LEAP Programme against inflation in the 96th cycle payments. Indexation reduces the erosion of the value of the LEAP cash grant due to inflation.
According to her, the ministry plans to expand LEAP coverage to 400,000 households by the end of 2025 and also introduce multiple cash-out options in partnership with the Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement System (GhIPSS) to enhance accessibility and promote financial inclusion.
Dr Lartey commended the President for his leadership and commitment to social protection, emphasising that the passage of the Social Protection Bill into law marks an important milestone that establishes social protection as a permanent pillar of national development.
The Minister reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to creating a stronger, more inclusive Ghana where no citizen is left behind. She urged beneficiaries to actively participate in the ongoing LEAP reassessment, data collection mop-up, and the forthcoming household data verification exercises.
She urged all citizens and stakeholders to remain vigilant and report any misconduct via 0303969399 or the ministry’s freephone numbers 0800800800 and 0800900900. Together, we can protect the integrity and success of the LEAP Programme.
“Your cooperation is crucial for ensuring fairness, effectiveness, and the expansion of the LEAP Programme to other deserving households,” she added.
The Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme aims to reduce poverty and vulnerability by offering ongoing consumption support and encouraging human capital development.
To qualify for LEAP, households must be impoverished and include vulnerable members such as orphans and vulnerable children, elderly individuals (65+ years) without support, persons with severe disabilities, poor pregnant women, and lactating mothers with infants under one year.
Grace Acheampong, ISD
