Call for Grant Applications for Socially Important Initiatives in Mykolaiv Region (Ukraine)

The “Youth of Ukraine” grant competition, in partnership with DanChurchAid (DCA) and Norwegian Church Aid (NCA), supports nonprofit initiatives in Mykolaiv and Bashtan districts. The grants focus on restoring infrastructure, providing psychosocial support, developing local organizational capacity, and delivering urgent community-driven social services.

Programme Overview

The public organization Youth of Ukraine, in partnership with DanChurchAid (DCA) and Norwegian Church Aid (NCA), invites nonprofit organizations in the Mykolaiv and Bashtan districts to submit proposals for socially important initiatives.

This grant competition is designed to address urgent humanitarian, social, and protection needs in frontline communities, enabling rapid and practical community-driven responses.

Objectives

The programme aims to:

• Restore critical infrastructure and water supply in frontline communities.

• Provide psychosocial support and protection to internally displaced persons (IDPs) and women affected by violence.

• Develop the capacity of local organizations to manage community projects.

• Offer small, flexible grants for rapid response to urgent needs.

• Support the establishment or expansion of social services, safe shelters, and non-formal education programs for youth and adults.

• Enable timely and effective community-driven solutions to improve daily life.

Funding Details

• Total grants available: 45 grants.

• Grant amount per project: Up to 520,000 UAH.

• Eligible project budgets: 30,000 UAH – 520,000 UAH.

• Project duration: Up to 3 months.

• Administrative costs: Maximum 10% of total grant amount.

• Co-financing: Allowed but not mandatory.

Eligible Applicants

Applicants must be nonprofit organizations operating in the Mykolaiv and Bashtan districts of Mykolaiv region. Eligible entities include:

• Public organizations

• Charitable foundations and organizations

• Municipal institutions

• Religious organizations

• Associations and other legal entity-based organizations

All applicants must demonstrate the capacity to implement community-focused projects in line with the programme objectives.

Activities Supported

Projects should focus on one or more of the following areas:

• Restoration of critical infrastructure, including water supply.

• Psychosocial support, protection, and emergency assistance.

• Capacity building for local NGOs or community groups.

• Rapid response to community needs and urgent social initiatives.

• Development or expansion of social services, safe spaces, or shelters.

• Non-formal education and community skill-building for adults and youth.

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit a proposal detailing:

• Project objectives and expected outcomes.

• Detailed project budget and allocation of funds.

• Implementation plan and timeline (up to 3 months).

• Organizational background and experience.

Applications are evaluated based on relevance to community needs, feasibility, impact potential, and alignment with programme objectives.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Who can apply for the grant?
A: Nonprofit organizations operating in Mykolaiv and Bashtan districts, including public organizations, charitable foundations, municipal institutions, religious organizations, and associations.

Q2: What is the maximum grant amount?
A: Each project can receive up to 520,000 UAH.

Q3: How long can projects last?
A: Projects may be implemented for up to 3 months.

Q4: Are co-financing or matching funds required?
A: Co-financing is allowed but not mandatory.

Q5: What types of activities are eligible?
A: Projects should focus on infrastructure restoration, psychosocial support, capacity building, social service development, safe spaces, emergency response, and non-formal education.

Q6: What percentage of the grant can be used for administrative costs?
A: Up to 10% of the total grant amount.

Q7: How many grants will be awarded?
A: A total of 45 grants will be awarded under this competition.

Conclusion

The Youth of Ukraine grant competition provides a unique and timely opportunity for nonprofit organizations in the Mykolaiv and Bashtan districts to make a meaningful impact in frontline communities. By funding initiatives that address critical infrastructure needs, psychosocial support, capacity development, and rapid community response, this programme empowers local organizations to implement practical, high-impact solutions. Eligible organizations are encouraged to apply and contribute to the resilience, well-being, and recovery of affected populations in these regions.