Deadline: 05-May-2026
UNOPS is offering grants to strengthen healthcare systems and civilian protection in Kharkiv oblast, Ukraine. Key interventions include hospital basement repairs, medical equipment delivery, and face-to-face Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) for vulnerable civilians, with funding up to US$235,000 per project.
Grant Overview
This grant supports initiatives that enhance health system resilience and civilian safety in Kharkiv oblast. It addresses urgent needs by improving healthcare infrastructure, increasing access to essential medical services, and reducing risks from unexploded ordnance.
Key Focus Areas
- Repair Kharkiv City Hospital basement for secure shelter during air raids.
- Procure and distribute medical equipment and supplies for ~1.3 million residents.
- Provide face-to-face EORE to 14,400 vulnerable civilians.
- Strengthen local systems and promote community resilience.
Why It Matters
Combining healthcare support with civilian risk education ensures continuity of care, reduces hazards, and strengthens the capacity of local institutions to respond to emergencies.
Who is Eligible
- National NGOs
- Community-based organizations (CBOs)
Funding Details:
- Maximum per project: US$235,000
- Currency: USD
How to Apply / How it Works
- Prepare a proposal demonstrating capacity for:
- Hospital infrastructure repair
- Medical supply distribution
- Face-to-face EORE delivery
- Include measurable outcomes and clear target beneficiaries.
- Submit through the official UNOPS application portal before the deadline.
Tips / Common Mistakes
- Avoid proposals that are too generic or unrelated to Kharkiv’s needs.
- Ensure EORE activities are clearly planned and feasible.
- Do not exceed the funding limit or overstate organizational capacity.
- Focus on tangible health system improvements and measurable civilian protection outcomes.
FAQs
- What is EORE? Explosive Ordnance Risk Education to teach civilians how to identify and avoid explosive hazards.
- Who benefits? Hospital patients (~1.3 million) and 14,400 civilians for EORE.
- Who can apply? National NGOs and community-based organizations operating in Kharkiv oblast.
- Maximum grant amount? US$235,000 per project.
- Purpose of the grant? Strengthen healthcare resilience and civilian protection in conflict-affected areas.
- Is on-site presence required? Yes, for hospital repairs and face-to-face EORE delivery.
- What are expected outcomes? Improved hospital safety, better medical service delivery, and reduced civilian risk from explosive hazards.
Conclusion
This UNOPS grant is a strategic opportunity for local organizations to combine healthcare system strengthening with civilian protection, improving safety, access to medical services, and long-term resilience in Kharkiv oblast.
For more information, visit UNOPS.