Deadline: 15-Apr-2026
The International Renaissance Foundation invites Ukrainian organizations to fund projects that engage Ukrainian communities abroad, strengthen global solidarity, and promote Ukraine’s cultural, educational, and civic presence internationally. Grants support partnerships, intercultural understanding, and sustainable collaboration with foreign organizations.
Competition Overview
The program aims to:
- Strengthen ties between Ukrainian diasporas and Ukraine
- Promote artistic, cultural, educational, advocacy, and outreach activities
- Foster intercultural understanding with host societies
- Encourage partnerships between Ukrainian and foreign organizations
- Support co-financing and institutional sustainability
- Prioritize areas with significant Ukrainian communities formed after 2022
Why It Matters
Ukrainian diaspora communities displaced by the full-scale invasion play a key role in international awareness, cultural exchange, and advocacy. Engaging these communities ensures sustained connections to Ukraine and enhances its global visibility.
Who is Eligible
- Ukrainian non-profit or charitable organizations registered in government-controlled territories
- Projects must be implemented with foreign partners working with Ukrainian communities abroad
- Preference for initiatives demonstrating shared responsibilities, collaboration, and long-term cooperation
Funding Details
- Total budget: 15.5 million UAH
- Optimal grant size: 800,000–1,000,000 UAH
- Maximum grant: 1,250,000 UAH
- Expenses must be necessary, cost-effective, justified, and documented
How to Apply / How it Works
- Identify foreign partners and establish shared responsibilities for project implementation.
- Design activities that engage Ukrainian communities abroad and host society audiences.
- Ensure co-financing and plans for sustainability beyond funding.
- Submit a detailed application demonstrating feasibility, expected impact, and alignment with objectives.
Tips / Common Mistakes
- Clearly define partnership roles and responsibilities
- Highlight long-term collaboration and sustainability
- Ensure project costs are fully documented and justified
- Focus on measurable impact for diaspora engagement and international visibility
FAQs
- Who can apply? Ukrainian non-profit or charitable organizations registered in government-controlled territories.
- Are foreign partnerships required? Yes, projects must include foreign organizations working with Ukrainian communities.
- What types of activities are funded? Artistic, cultural, educational, outreach, and advocacy initiatives.
- What is the optimal grant size? 800,000–1,000,000 UAH; maximum 1,250,000 UAH.
- Is co-financing required? Co-financing is encouraged to ensure sustainability.
- Which communities are prioritized? Ukrainian communities abroad formed after 2022.
- How is project success evaluated? Alignment with objectives, clarity of partnership, feasibility, impact, and sustainability.
Conclusion
This grant opportunity empowers Ukrainian organizations to strengthen diaspora engagement, foster intercultural exchange, and enhance Ukraine’s international presence, building sustainable partnerships and long-term impact.
For more information, visit IRF.