Deadline: 15-Apr-2026
The IREX Ukraine Veterans Rehabilitation and Reintegration Program (UVRR) provides a grant of up to $150,000 to strengthen institutional capacity for integrating veterans into civil service and NGO roles in Ukraine. The program supports training, internships, professional development tools, and awareness initiatives to enhance veteran employment and career pathways.
About the UVRR Grant Program
The UVRR program, supported by the U.S. Department of State and implemented by IREX, aims to enhance Ukraine’s institutional readiness to integrate veterans into civil service and nonprofit roles. The initiative focuses on building capacity, creating scalable professional development tools, and facilitating veteran career transitions.
Program Objectives
- Raise awareness among veterans about career opportunities in civil service and NGOs
- Strengthen institutional capacity of state bodies and NGOs to recruit, adapt, and support veteran employees
- Promote training-of-trainers programs for civil service and NGO staff
- Develop internship opportunities for veterans
- Create replicable and scalable professional development tools for integration into civil service and NGO systems
Geographic Focus
- Projects may target selected pilot regions or multiple regions in Ukraine
- Excludes temporarily occupied territories, active conflict zones, and areas with security restrictions
- Applicants must justify the geographic focus and consider regional diversity
Funding Details
- Grant amount: Up to $150,000 (subject to funding availability)
- Project duration: May 2026 – August 2027
- Eligible expenses: Design and implementation of veteran integration activities, training, internships, and professional development tools
- Restrictions: No sub-granting or transfers to restricted entities
Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants must:
- Be registered non-profit organizations operating legally in Ukraine
- Include civil society organizations such as public organizations, charities, and charitable foundations
- Demonstrate formal cooperation with relevant government or institutional partners
- Not be affiliated with political entities
- Submit applications in Ukrainian or English
How to Apply
- Develop project proposal: Include objectives, activities, target regions, expected outcomes, and budget
- Obtain supporting documentation: Demonstrate cooperation with government or institutional partners
- Submit application: Follow IREX submission guidelines in Ukrainian or English
- Selection: Applications are evaluated based on alignment with program objectives, feasibility, regional relevance, and institutional capacity
- Implementation: Selected grantee collaborates with state institutions to implement veteran integration programs, trainings, and internships
Key Considerations
- Focus on institutional strengthening and veteran career pathways
- Include trainings, internships, and scalable tools
- Justify geographic focus while ensuring regional diversity
- Avoid political affiliations or prohibited sub-grants
Tips for a Strong Application
- Highlight partnerships with government bodies or NGOs
- Demonstrate capacity to deliver structured training and internship programs
- Clearly outline scalable and replicable professional development tools
- Provide a detailed budget and timeline aligned with May 2026 – August 2027
FAQs
1. Who is eligible to apply? Registered non-profit organizations in Ukraine, including public organizations, charities, and charitable foundations.
2. What is the maximum grant amount? $150,000, subject to funding availability.
3. What is the project duration? May 2026 – August 2027.
4. Can projects be implemented in conflict zones? No, implementation is restricted to safe regions.
5. Can applications be submitted in English? Yes, applications can be in Ukrainian or English.
6. Are political entities eligible? No, applicants must not be affiliated with political organizations.
7. Is sub-granting allowed? No, financial transfers to restricted entities or sub-granting are prohibited.
Why It Matters
The UVRR program strengthens Ukraine’s civil service and NGO ecosystem by integrating veterans into professional roles, enhancing institutional capacity, and creating sustainable career pathways for veterans returning to civilian life.
Conclusion
The IREX UVRR grant offers an opportunity for Ukrainian non-profits to design and implement projects that support veterans’ reintegration into civil service and NGO roles. By focusing on capacity building, internships, and professional development tools, the program promotes long-term institutional readiness and sustainable veteran employment.
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