GRANTS — digest of current opportunities

Call for projects to prevent gender-based violence and violence against children

Civil society organisations, state institutions and other legal entities can apply to the European Commission’s CERV-2026-DAPHNE call. Applications are accepted until 3 November 2026.

Grants of up to EUR 30,000 for international cultural cooperation projects

The Culture Helps Solidarity programme has announced a second round of its grant competition for international partnerships that use culture and the arts to support Ukrainians affected by the war and to help their integration into host communities. Application deadline: 10 November 2026.

Mini-grant competition for developing civil society organisations and local initiatives

The NGO “TENTH OF APRIL” announces a mini-grant competition for civil society organisations that work with local communities and want to strengthen their organisational capacity, develop partnerships and involve residents in decision-making. Application deadline: 10 November 2026.

Grant competition to support veterans in communities

IREX, within the Veterans Rehabilitation and Reintegration Programme in Ukraine (UVRR), announces a grant competition for civil society organisations that provide services to veterans and their family members in communities with insufficient access to support. Application deadline: 11 November 2026.

Grant support for human rights initiatives: up to NOK 150,000 for civil society organisations

The Kyiv Human Rights Hub, the Center for Civil Liberties and the Norwegian Helsinki Committee invite Ukrainian civil society organisations to apply to the small-grants competition “Capable of Influencing-3”. Deadline: 19 November 2026

Grant competition to support women’s entrepreneurship in Ukraine

Women’s business associations and organisations that support the development of women’s entrepreneurship can receive funding for projects aimed at strengthening the ecosystem of women-led business in Ukraine. Application deadline: 23 November 2026.

Support for international cooperation projects under ZMINA:Resilience

The ISOLATION Foundation (UA) and Malý Berlín (SK), together with Trans Europe Halles (SE), announce the second call for cultural and arts organisations under the ZMINA:Resilience project, strand “Support for international cooperation projects”. Application deadline: 4 December 2026.

Grants for micro, small and medium-sized businesses affected by the war

The aim of the support is to help the affected population and small and medium-sized businesses restore business activity and overcome the consequences of the war. The programme is implemented in Kyiv city and in Kyiv, Chernihiv, Dnipropetrovsk and Odesa regions.

ADF grants for non-profit organisations in education, ecology and economic development

The Avery Dennison Foundation accepts applications from non-profit and non-governmental organisations worldwide for projects in education, environmental sustainability and expanding economic opportunities for vulnerable groups. Applications are accepted throughout the year.

Grants to protect and strengthen civil society under systemic threats

The CIVICUS Crisis Response Fund (CRF) supports civil society organisations and initiatives facing new restrictions on their work, providing funding for activities to strengthen resilience and advocacy. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Support for CSO initiatives to close urgent gaps in women’s influence on peace processes

The Rapid Response Window of the Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) provides short-term grants to local women’s rights organisations. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Internet Freedom Fund grants for technology and research projects

The Open Technology Fund (OTF) accepts applications for the Internet Freedom Fund — a grant programme supporting innovative projects in internet freedom, digital security and protecting access to information. Deadline: applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Grant support for urgent advocacy initiatives

The Urgent Action Fund supports urgent and unforeseen initiatives aimed at protecting the rights of women, transgender and non-binary people. Application deadline: applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Support for local NGOs across Ukraine: rapid assistance for organisations after attacks

Charitable and civil society organisations affected by attacks or other incidents can receive urgent individual support under the Emergency Fund project — to quickly resume their work and keep helping people.

Source: GURT Resource Centre (gurt.org.ua), https://gurt.org.ua/news/grants/112842/