Deadline: 24-Nov-2025

The Right to Protection Foundation, through the PULSE consortium, is inviting NGOs to apply for micro-grants to strengthen protection services for vulnerable populations in Ukraine. Grants support projects on comprehensive protection, gender-based violence prevention, and inclusive communities, with funding of up to UAH 548,800 per project for a four-month duration starting December 2025.

Micro-Grant Competition Overview

The Right to Protection (R2P) Foundation, as part of the PULSE consortium, has launched a Micro-Grant Competition aimed at strengthening local actors working to protect conflict-affected populations in Ukraine. The initiative provides funding to registered non-profit organisations to deliver services and infrastructure that support vulnerable groups, including civilians affected by conflict, persons with disabilities, internally displaced persons, and other marginalized communities.

Geographical Focus

Eligible projects must be implemented in the following oblasts:

• Chernihiv

• Sumy

• Kharkiv

• Donetsk

• Dnipropetrovsk

• Zaporizhzhia

• Kherson

• Mykolaiv

Who is Eligible?

Eligible organisations must:

• Be registered as a non-profit for at least one year

• Demonstrate operational capacity (e.g., project manager and finance specialist)

• Maintain proper financial systems and accounting practices

• Submit official registration documents confirming legal status

• Have no outstanding tax debts or sanctions

Flexibility: NGOs registered for less than a year or requesting a larger budget than the standard cap may apply, provided they justify their capacity and budget requirements.

Grant Details and Thematic Areas

Projects must target at least 150 unique direct beneficiaries and fall under one of the following thematic lots:

1. Comprehensive Protection: Social, legal, and psychosocial services for civilians affected by war

2. Gender and Gender-Based Violence (GBV): Prevention and support initiatives

3. Inclusive Communities: Psychosocial support and accessible infrastructure for persons with disabilities

Funding & Duration:

• Maximum grant for Lot 1: UAH 548,800

• Project duration: 4 months

• Implementation period: December 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via a Google Form and include:

• Completed project application form

• Detailed budget template

• Official registration and legal documents

Selection Criteria:

• Alignment with the call’s objectives

• Quality and design of programme activities

• Focus on target groups and beneficiaries

• Coherence of budget and activities

• Institutional capacity and operational readiness

• Innovative potential of proposed projects

Feedback will be provided to all applicants, though reasons for rejection may not always be disclosed.

Why This Grant Matters

The Micro-Grant Competition offers local organisations a chance to mobilize resources for critical protection work in conflict-affected areas. Projects funded under this call can:

• Improve access to protection, legal, and psychosocial services

• Strengthen local capacities and resilience

• Enhance inclusive support and infrastructure for persons with disabilities

• Contribute to longer-term humanitarian and social impact in Ukraine

Tips for Applicants

• Ensure all legal and registration documents are up-to-date

• Clearly define project objectives and measurable outcomes

• Justify budget requests with detailed explanations

• Highlight innovation and unique approaches to protection or inclusivity

• Align project activities closely with the selected thematic lot

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Who can apply for this micro-grant?
A1: Registered non-profit organisations in Ukraine, with at least one year of registration, operational capacity, and proper financial systems.

Q2: What is the maximum funding available?
A2: Up to UAH 548,800 for projects under Lot 1, with funding for other lots determined per project size and scope.

Q3: What are the eligible project locations?
A3: Projects must be implemented in Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, or Mykolaiv.

Q4: How many beneficiaries must a project reach?
A4: Each project must reach at least 150 unique direct beneficiaries.

Q5: What thematic areas are supported?
A5: Comprehensive protection, gender-based violence prevention, and inclusive communities for persons with disabilities.

Q6: Can NGOs registered for less than a year apply?
A6: Yes, if they can justify their operational capacity and budget requirements.

Q7: How are applications evaluated?
A7: By alignment with call objectives, programme design, target group focus, budget coherence, institutional capacity, and innovation.

Conclusion

The Right to Protection Foundation’s Micro-Grant Competition empowers local NGOs to deliver impactful protection services to vulnerable populations in Ukraine. By funding projects in conflict-affected regions, supporting social, legal, and psychosocial services, and promoting inclusive communities, this initiative strengthens local capacities, resilience, and the well-being of affected civilians. Eligible organisations should apply promptly to take advantage of this opportunity to make a meaningful humanitarian impact.

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