Deadline: 03-Apr-2026
The International Renaissance Foundation supports veteran organizations in Ukraine to strengthen capacity, provide social, legal, and psychological services, and promote reintegration and community cohesion. Grants range from 1,000,000 to 1,300,000 UAH with a total budget of 20,000,000 UAH, for projects lasting six months.
Grant Overview:
This competition helps veteran organizations deliver high-quality services to veterans and their families, build professional veteran centers, and foster collaboration with government and local authorities. Focus is on reintegration, rehabilitation, and sustainable community support.
Who is Eligible:
- Non-profit veteran organizations (associations, foundations, unions, service providers)
- Minimum one year of relevant experience
- Demonstrated financial accountability and prior project implementation
- Collaboration with local authorities or institutions
Key Focus Areas:
- Legal, social, psychological, informational, and rehabilitation services
- Local reintegration tools and community preparedness for returning veterans
- Support for families of servicemen, POWs, the deceased, and missing persons
- Building and strengthening veteran hubs or centers
- Promoting constructive communication between veterans, government, and local authorities
Grant Details:
- Total budget: 20,000,000 UAH
- Individual grants: 1,000,000–1,300,000 UAH
- Duration: 6 months
- Funding may cover program activities, staff salaries, operational costs, and equipment
How to Apply / How it Works:
- Submit a proposal demonstrating organizational capacity, past project success, and collaboration with authorities.
- Include budget aligned with project activities, showing cost-effectiveness and transparency.
- Incorporate veterans in project implementation and promote inclusion and partnerships.
- Highlight sustainability and potential co-financing from state, community, or private sources.
Tips / Common Mistakes:
- Avoid unrealistic or unjustified budgets.
- Ensure veteran involvement in activities.
- Focus on measurable, sustainable outcomes.
- Demonstrate collaboration with local authorities.
- Do not overlook inclusion, accessibility, and co-financing opportunities.
FAQs:
- Who can apply? Non-profit veteran organizations with at least one year of experience and financial accountability.
- What projects are supported? Services, reintegration tools, veteran centers, community engagement, organizational development.
- Grant range? 1,000,000–1,300,000 UAH per project.
- Total budget? 20,000,000 UAH.
- Project duration? 6 months.
- Are veterans involved? Yes, proposals should directly include veterans in implementation.
- Is co-financing required? Encouraged from state, community, or private sources.
Conclusion:
This IRF grant enables veteran organizations to deliver essential services, strengthen organizational capacity, and promote sustainable reintegration, ensuring long-term support for veterans and their families in Ukraine.
For more information, visit IRF.