Deadline: 31-May-2026
CIVIC is offering grants of up to €12,000 to local civil society organizations in Ukraine to enhance mechanisms for preventing and responding to gender-based violence (GBV). Projects should focus on coordination, support services, crisis rooms, and safe spaces across targeted communities in Zaporizhia, Mykolaiv, Kherson, Kharkiv, Sumy, and Poltava regions.
About the Grant Competition
The CIVIC grant competition supports local civil society organizations (CSOs) working to improve response systems and preventive mechanisms for gender-based violence (GBV) in Ukrainian communities. The initiative seeks to create safer environments for survivors by strengthening coordination among social, medical, educational, and law enforcement services.
Key objectives include:
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Development and implementation of local GBV response mechanisms
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Providing victims with timely information and access to support services
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Coordinating social services, law enforcement, medical, and educational institutions
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Establishing or improving crisis rooms and safe spaces for survivors
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Strengthening community capacity to prevent GBV
Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants include:
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Local civil society organizations operating in Ukraine
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Organizations with experience in GBV prevention, response, or community support
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Entities capable of coordinating across social, medical, educational, and law enforcement services
Geographic Focus
Projects must be implemented in the following communities:
Zaporizhia region: Shyrokivska, Pavlivska, Matviyivska, Vilnyanska
Mykolaiv region: Arbuzynska, Buzka, Pyudnyuukrainska
Kherson region: Kochubeyiv
Kharkiv region: Krasnokutska, Blyznyukivska, Rohanska, Chkalovska, Chuhuyivska
Sumy region: Lypovodolynska, Synivska
Poltava region: Petrivsko-Romenska, Velykobudishchanska, Serhiivska
Funding Details
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Grant amount: Up to €12,000 per project
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Implementation period: Up to six months
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Funding covers activities related to GBV response mechanisms, safe spaces, training, coordination, and survivor support
How the Program Works
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Identify Needs – Conduct community assessments to identify GBV risks and gaps in support
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Develop Response Mechanisms – Establish local systems and procedures to respond to GBV incidents
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Coordinate Services – Engage social, medical, educational, and law enforcement institutions to streamline support
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Implement Safe Spaces – Set up or improve crisis rooms and other protective environments for survivors
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Capacity Building – Train staff, volunteers, and community members on GBV response and prevention
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Monitor and Report – Track effectiveness and share lessons learned for improved community outcomes
Tips for Applicants
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Focus on strengthening local capacity to respond to and prevent GBV
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Demonstrate coordination with relevant services
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Ensure proposed activities are realistic within a six-month implementation period
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Include clear objectives and measurable outcomes for survivors and communities
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Highlight experience and networks in the targeted communities
FAQs
1. Who is eligible to apply? Local civil society organizations with experience in GBV prevention and response.
2. Which communities are targeted? Specific communities in Zaporizhia, Mykolaiv, Kherson, Kharkiv, Sumy, and Poltava regions (as listed above).
3. What is the maximum grant amount? €12,000 per project.
4. How long is the project duration? Up to six months.
5. What activities are supported? GBV response systems, safe spaces, service coordination, training, and community engagement.
6. Is coordination with other institutions required? Yes, projects should coordinate with social, medical, educational, and law enforcement services.
7. What outcomes are expected? Strengthened local capacity to respond to GBV, improved survivor support, and safer community environments.
Conclusion
The CIVIC grant competition empowers Ukrainian communities to prevent and respond to gender-based violence by enhancing local mechanisms, establishing safe spaces, and fostering cross-sector collaboration. Projects funded under this initiative will improve protection, support networks, and resilience for survivors, creating safer and stronger communities.
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