The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), has begun the 99th cycle of the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) cash grant payments, with nationwide disbursement starting on Monday, December 22, 2025.

The announcement was made at a press briefing by the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, who said the government has released GH¢139,329,463.37 for the current payment cycle.

According to the Minister, the funds will benefit about 350,580 households, covering an estimated 1.5 million Ghanaians across the country.

Dr Lartey described LEAP as a flagship social protection programme and a key pillar of the government’s Reset Agenda, aimed at improving the livelihoods of extremely poor and vulnerable households.

She explained that the bi-monthly cash grants, which are structured based on household size, range from GH¢320 to GH¢530.

She noted that the timely release of funds, particularly during the festive season, is intended to help beneficiary households meet their basic needs.

The Minister further announced that the Ministry of Finance has allocated GH¢1.1 billion to the LEAP programme, the highest allocation since the programme was introduced. She added that the government plans to expand LEAP coverage to 400,000 households in 2026.

Dr Lartey called on traditional authorities, faith-based organisations, civil society groups and development partners to support the sustainability of the programme.

She also commended staff of the Ministry, the Department of Social Welfare and Community Development at the MMDA level, Community Focal Persons, payment service providers, development partners and Members of Parliament for their continued support.