Deadline: 01-Feb-2026
The NGO Resource Center (NGORC), supported by the Ukraine Humanitarian Fund (UHF), is offering grants of $3,000 (≈125,000 UAH) to local Ukrainian NGOs working in the protection sector. The competition focuses on strengthening organizational capacity, improving governance, enhancing staff skills in gender-responsive and inclusive humanitarian programming, and developing sustainable financial strategies. Funding covers a one-year implementation period from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026.
Purpose and Focus Areas
The grant aims to:
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Strengthen local NGOs’ capacity for effective humanitarian action
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Improve governance and leadership structures
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Enhance staff skills in gender-responsive programming and inclusive humanitarian principles
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Develop financial management systems and sustainable financing strategies
Priority is given to organizations that:
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Have undergone an organizational capacity assessment, or
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Can clearly justify the need for capacity strengthening
Funding Details
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Grant amount: $3,000 (≈125,000 UAH)
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Implementation period: June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026
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Eligible use of funds: Organizational capacity-building and protection-focused activities only
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Ineligible activities: Commercial, entrepreneurial, or for-profit work
Eligibility
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Applicant type: Local NGOs officially registered in Ukraine
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Sector focus: Protection and humanitarian action
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Priority groups:
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Women’s rights organizations
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Organizations of people with disabilities
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Organizations representing Roma and LGBTIQ+ communities
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Application and Selection
Applications must clearly demonstrate:
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Current gaps or needs in organizational capacity
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Alignment with the protection and humanitarian focus of the program
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Capacity to implement activities effectively within the one-year timeframe
Preference is given to NGOs with prior experience in organizational capacity assessments, ensuring readiness to use the grant efficiently.
Conclusion
The NGORC Comprehensive Protection Program Grant provides a targeted opportunity for local Ukrainian NGOs to strengthen their internal structures, improve staff expertise, and enhance organizational sustainability in the humanitarian sector. By supporting capacity-building and inclusive practices, this initiative empowers organizations to deliver more effective, accountable, and equitable protection services to vulnerable populations. Local NGOs with a clear plan for organizational development and protection-focused work are encouraged to apply to maximize their impact within their communities.
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