Small Grants for Community-Led Projects (Ukraine)

The Small Grants Competition 2026 provides grants ranging from 30,000 UAH to 450,000 UAH to support non-profit organizations implementing socially important projects in Kryvyi Rih and the Kryvyi Rih district of Ukraine. The programme funds initiatives focused on community recovery, critical infrastructure restoration, psychosocial support, gender-based violence prevention, humanitarian mine action, and other projects addressing the impacts of war.

About the Small Grants Competition

The Small Grants Competition is designed to strengthen local organizations by providing flexible funding for projects that respond to urgent community needs created by the ongoing impacts of war.

The programme supports locally led initiatives that improve community resilience, strengthen humanitarian assistance, and contribute to the recovery and wellbeing of affected populations in Kryvyi Rih and the surrounding district.

Projects should deliver practical, measurable benefits that address local priorities and support vulnerable communities.

Funding Information

Successful applicants may receive:

Minimum Grant Amount: 30,000 UAH
Maximum Grant Amount: 450,000 UAH
Project Duration: Up to 3 months
Implementation Period: September 2026 to November 2026

Funding should be used to implement approved community recovery and humanitarian projects.

Programme Objectives

The Small Grants Competition aims to:

Support local recovery initiatives.
Strengthen community resilience.
Restore critical infrastructure.
Provide flexible funding for local organizations.
Improve psychosocial support services.
Prevent and respond to gender-based violence.
Support humanitarian mine action.
Address the social impacts of war.
Strengthen local civil society organizations.

Priority Focus Areas

Projects should address one or more of the following priorities:

Critical infrastructure restoration
Community recovery
Psychosocial support
Gender-based violence prevention and response
Humanitarian mine action
Community resilience
Social support services
Humanitarian assistance
War recovery initiatives
Locally led development projects

Applicants should clearly explain how their project contributes to one or more of these focus areas.

Who is Eligible?

Applications are open to non-profit organizations operating within:

Kryvyi Rih
Kryvyi Rih district
Dnipropetrovsk region

Applicants must have official non-profit status.

Eligible Organisations

The following organizations may apply:

Public organizations
Charitable foundations
Charitable organizations
Municipal institutions
Religious organizations
Associations of legal entities
Other eligible non-profit associations

Applicants must operate within the eligible geographic area.

Eligible Projects

Funding supports projects that:

Restore critical infrastructure.
Deliver psychosocial support services.
Prevent and respond to gender-based violence.
Conduct humanitarian mine action.
Strengthen community resilience.
Address humanitarian needs.
Support community recovery.
Improve local wellbeing.
Respond to the consequences of war.

Projects should produce measurable benefits for affected communities.

Project Duration

Approved projects must:

Be implemented within three months.
Take place between September 2026 and November 2026.
Be completed within the approved implementation period.

Project Location Requirements

Projects must be implemented within:

The city of Kryvyi Rih, or
The Kryvyi Rih district in the Dnipropetrovsk region.

Applicants should demonstrate how the project will directly benefit local communities.

How to Apply

Step 1: Verify Eligibility

Confirm that your organisation:

Has non-profit status.
Operates within Kryvyi Rih or the Kryvyi Rih district.
Meets all programme eligibility requirements.

Step 2: Develop a Community Project

Prepare a project that addresses one or more programme priorities, such as:

Community recovery
Infrastructure restoration
Psychosocial support
Humanitarian mine action
Gender-based violence prevention

Clearly describe the local need and expected outcomes.

Step 3: Prepare the Budget

Develop a realistic budget requesting between:

30,000 UAH and 450,000 UAH

Ensure all requested costs directly support project implementation.

Step 4: Complete the Application

Prepare all required application materials, including:

Project description
Objectives
Activities
Timeline
Budget
Organisational information

Ensure all information is complete and accurate.

Step 5: Submit the Application

Submit the completed application within the official competition period and ensure the project can be implemented between September and November 2026.

Why This Grant Matters

Communities affected by war require flexible funding to rebuild services, strengthen resilience, and support vulnerable populations.

The Small Grants Competition helps organizations:

Restore essential services.
Strengthen humanitarian response.
Improve community wellbeing.
Support vulnerable individuals.
Build local recovery capacity.
Address the long-term impacts of war.
Empower local civil society.

By investing in local organizations, the programme promotes sustainable community recovery and resilience.

Tips for a Strong Application

Applicants can improve their chances by:

Clearly identifying the community need.
Demonstrating measurable project outcomes.
Aligning activities with programme priorities.
Preparing a realistic budget.
Showing organisational capacity to deliver the project.
Explaining how the project supports local recovery.
Presenting a practical implementation plan.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Avoid these common application errors:

Applying without eligible non-profit status.
Proposing projects outside Kryvyi Rih or the Kryvyi Rih district.
Requesting funding outside the permitted range.
Preparing unrealistic budgets.
Submitting incomplete applications.
Failing to demonstrate community impact.
Proposing activities unrelated to programme priorities.
Planning projects that exceed the three-month implementation period.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the Small Grants Competition?

The Small Grants Competition provides financial support to non-profit organizations implementing socially important community recovery and humanitarian projects in Kryvyi Rih and the Kryvyi Rih district.

2. How much funding is available?

Applicants may request grants ranging from 30,000 UAH to 450,000 UAH per project.

3. Who can apply?

Eligible applicants include public organizations, charitable foundations, charitable organizations, municipal institutions, religious organizations, and other non-profit legal entities operating in the eligible area.

4. What types of projects are supported?

The programme supports projects focused on critical infrastructure restoration, psychosocial support, gender-based violence prevention, humanitarian mine action, community recovery, and other initiatives addressing the impacts of war.

5. Where must projects be implemented?

Projects must be carried out within the city of Kryvyi Rih or the Kryvyi Rih district of the Dnipropetrovsk region.

6. How long can projects last?

Projects may run for a maximum of three months, with implementation taking place between September 2026 and November 2026.

7. What makes a strong application?

Strong applications clearly demonstrate local need, align with programme priorities, present measurable outcomes, include a realistic budget, and show the organisation’s ability to successfully implement the project.

Conclusion

The Small Grants Competition 2026 offers an important funding opportunity for non-profit organizations working to support communities in Kryvyi Rih and the Kryvyi Rih district. With grants ranging from 30,000 UAH to 450,000 UAH, the programme enables local organizations to implement projects that restore infrastructure, strengthen psychosocial support, address humanitarian challenges, and promote long-term community recovery. Organisations with well-planned, community-focused projects that align with the programme’s priorities will be well positioned to receive funding.