Deadline: 25-May-2026
The EUACI call for proposals supports high-quality research, monitoring, and policy analysis aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s anti-corruption framework during its EU accession process. It focuses on institutional reform, legal alignment with EU standards, and improving transparency in governance and reconstruction.
The initiative is jointly funded by the European Union and the Government of Denmark and supports Ukraine’s long-term anti-corruption reforms at both national and local levels.
Key Objectives
The programme aims to:
- Strengthen independence and capacity of anti-corruption institutions
- Improve transparency and accountability in reconstruction processes
- Enhance integrity in war-affected cities and regions
- Support civil society and media involvement in anti-corruption monitoring
- Align Ukrainian legislation with EU acquis and directives
- Implement GRECO and OECD anti-corruption recommendations
- Improve investigation, prosecution, and adjudication of corruption cases
Priority Thematic Areas
Supported research and policy work includes:
- Institutional strengthening of anti-corruption bodies:
- NABU
- SAPO
- HACC
- NACP
- Asset declaration systems and verification
- Conflict of interest and lobbying regulation
- Whistleblower protection systems
- Anti-corruption legal and policy reforms
- Judicial and prosecutorial performance in corruption cases
- Corruption risk assessments in vulnerable sectors
- Transparency and integrity in parliamentary processes
Eligible Activities
Projects may include:
- Monitoring anti-corruption institution performance
- Research on corruption prevention mechanisms
- Studies on investigation and court case outcomes
- Institutional independence and effectiveness assessments
- Shadow reporting on anti-corruption reforms
- Policy analysis and recommendations
- Stakeholder consultations and expert workshops
- Advocacy meetings in Ukraine and the EU
- Dissemination of findings through reports and briefs
Expected Outputs
Projects are expected to produce:
- Research reports and analytical studies
- Policy papers and briefs
- Shadow reports on reforms and compliance
- Evidence-based recommendations
- Advocacy and dissemination activities
- Stakeholder engagement events
Funding Information
- Total programme budget: €170,000
- Recommended project budget: ~€50,000
- Maximum grant per project: €70,000
- Expected number of grants: 2–3 projects
- Project duration: July 1, 2026 – March 1, 2027
Eligible Applicants
Eligible applicants include:
- Non-profit civil society organisations (CSOs)
- Organisations legally registered in Ukraine
- Entities with appropriate non-profit status and registration codes
Applications may be submitted:
- Individually
- In partnerships or consortia
- Through networks of organisations
Applicants must demonstrate:
- Experience in research or policy analysis
- Grant and project management capacity
- Expertise in anti-corruption topics
Selection Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated based on:
- Relevance to anti-corruption reform priorities
- Technical and thematic expertise
- Organisational capacity and experience
- Feasibility and methodological quality
- Budget clarity and justification
- Sustainability and scalability of results
- Alignment with EU accession requirements
EU Accession Context
This programme supports Ukraine’s EU accession process following:
- EU candidate status granted in June 2022
- European Council decision to open accession talks in December 2023
It particularly aligns with:
- Chapter 23: Judiciary and fundamental rights
- Chapter 24: Justice, freedom, security, and anti-corruption
Why This Programme Matters
This initiative is important because it:
- Strengthens Ukraine’s anti-corruption institutions
- Supports EU integration and legal harmonisation
- Improves transparency in reconstruction efforts
- Enhances accountability in governance systems
- Builds evidence-based policymaking capacity
- Encourages civil society oversight and engagement
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Applicants should avoid:
- Weak alignment with EU accession priorities
- Lack of methodological rigor in research design
- Insufficient focus on institutional reform
- Poorly defined outputs or policy relevance
- Overly broad or non-anti-corruption-focused proposals
- Weak budget justification or unclear activities
FAQ
What is the EUACI call about?
It funds research and policy analysis projects supporting anti-corruption reforms in Ukraine during its EU accession process.
Who funds the programme?
The European Union and the Government of Denmark.
How much funding is available?
Up to €70,000 per project, with a total budget of €170,000.
How long are projects implemented?
From July 1, 2026 to March 1, 2027.
Who can apply?
Ukrainian non-profit civil society organisations with experience in research and anti-corruption work.
What are the priority areas?
Institutional reform, legal alignment with EU standards, corruption prevention, and transparency in governance.
Conclusion
The EU Anti-Corruption Initiative (EUACI) supports Ukraine’s path toward EU membership by funding research and policy work that strengthens anti-corruption institutions and governance systems. Through evidence-based analysis and civil society engagement, the programme promotes transparency, accountability, and alignment with European standards in Ukraine’s reform process.
For more information, visit EUACI.
