The government has released GH¢139.25 million for disbursement as cash grants to vulnerable households under the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) Programme.
The cash allowance for LEAP beneficiaries has been increased by 25%, with the amount varying based on household size. For instance, a one-member household now receives GH¢320.00, up from GH¢256.00; a two-member household receives GH¢380.00, up from GH¢304.00; a three-member household receives GH¢440.00, up from GH¢352.00; and a four-member household receives GH¢530.00, up from GH¢424.00.
The government has also significantly boosted the LEAP Programme’s budgetary allocation for 2025, committing GH¢953.5 million compared to GH¢728.8 million in 2024.
This increase is aimed at strengthening social protection and improving the livelihoods of Ghana’s most vulnerable populations.
The programme, which provides bi-monthly cash support, is a central pillar in Ghana’s broader poverty reduction strategy.
The number of beneficiary households is set to grow from 350,000 to 400,000, following an ongoing reassessment exercise to identify and include additional eligible families.
