The Government has kicked off the 99th cycle of the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) cash grant payments, with disbursement starting nationwide on Monday, December 22, 2025.
At a press briefing, the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, announced that GH¢139,329,463.37 has been released for this cycle, benefiting approximately 1.5 million Ghanaians across 350,580 households.
LEAP, a flagship social protection program, is a key component of the Government’s Reset Agenda, aimed at improving the livelihoods of extremely poor and vulnerable households.
The bi-monthly cash grants range from GH¢320 to GH¢530, depending on household size, and are designed to help beneficiaries meet basic needs, especially during the festive season.
The Ministry of Finance has allocated a record GH¢1.1 billion to LEAP, marking the highest funding since its inception.
The program is set to expand to 400,000 households in 2026.
Madam Lartey further called on stakeholders, including traditional authorities and development partners, to support the program’s sustainability.
