Grants & Funding GetGrant • March 2026 • 15 min read
The EU Facility worth €50 billion, a record-breaking year for the EBRD, new bilateral programs from the UK, Switzerland and Finland. International reconstruction financing for Ukraine in 2026 continues to grow. Yet most businesses and organizations simply don’t know where to turn. This article is a navigation map through every available program.
Contents
1. Scale of Reconstruction: Key 2026 Figures
2. European Union Programs
3. EBRD Programs
4. EIB Programs
5. World Bank Programs
6. Bilateral Partner Programs
7. Sector-by-Sector Overview
8. Dedicated NGO Opportunities
9. How to Access Funding: Step-by-Step
🔍 Scale of Reconstruction: What the Latest Assessment Says
On 23 February 2026, the Government of Ukraine together with the World Bank, European Commission and UN published an updated Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA5). It serves as the official basis for allocating international aid in 2026–2027.
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$588B Total reconstruction cost over the coming decade |
$195B Direct damage recorded as of December 2025 |
14% Of housing stock damaged or destroyed (3M+ households) |
+21% Year-on-year increase in energy sector damage from record attacks |
These figures are not only a testament to the scale of destruction — they are a roadmap for donors. The more clearly needs are documented in a given sector, the greater the chances of targeted funding.
💡 As of 23 February 2026, the international community confirmed intentions to disburse over $15 billion for Ukraine in 2026 alone across various support mechanisms.
🇪🇺 European Union Programs
The EU is Ukraine’s largest reconstruction donor. As of February 2026, €36.8 billion has been mobilized under the Ukraine Facility out of a total package of €50 billion.
1Ukraine Facility — €50 Billion from the EU (2024–2027)
The largest EU support program for Ukraine. Three pillars:
| → | Pillar 1: €38.3B in budget support (€5.3B grants + €33B loans). €7.2B in disbursements planned for 2026. |
| → | Pillar 2: Ukraine Investment Framework (UIF), €9.5B to mobilize investment in the private sector and municipalities. Target: €40B total leveraged. |
| → | Pillar 3: €2.43B in technical assistance to support reforms and institutional capacity building. |
Who can apply: SMEs, large businesses, municipalities, NGOs, government agencies.
2Ukraine Investment Framework (UIF) — Direct Window for Business and Cities
By mid-2025, total UIF commitments reached €9.4 billion, of which €1.6 billion are direct grants. Sector breakdown:
| → | Energy — 40% (top priority) |
| → | Transport — 9% |
| → | Social housing — 6% |
| → | Water infrastructure — 5% |
| → | Digital infrastructure — 3% |
In November 2025 the UIF opened financing for the first time to manufacturers of dual-use goods, including drone producers.
3Ukraine Recovery Flagship Investment Fund
A new equity fund managed by the EC through the EIB. Initial capital: €220 million, target: €500 million by end of 2026. Launch: Q3 2026.
4EU4Business — Direct SME Support
In 2025 agreements were signed with 7 Ukrainian banks: €250 million for 4,600 businesses. Priority categories: veterans, internally displaced persons, women entrepreneurs, youth. Available through Raiffeisen Bank Ukraine, Ukrsibbank, Piraeus Bank Ukraine, Credit Agricole Ukraine.
💡 To be included in the next EU4Business round, approach a partner bank with your application now — the assessment process takes time.
Read on GetGrant: Grant Guide 2026: 46 Programs for Researchers, Businesses, IT Startups and Agribusiness
🏦 EBRD Programs
The EBRD is Ukraine’s largest institutional investor. In 2025 the bank set a record, deploying €2.9 billion in Ukraine. Total investment since 2022: €9.1 billion.
5EBRD SME Support Programs
| → | SME Recovery Programme: €45M to fund SME lending through partner banks, up to €135M total |
| → | Financial Inclusion Programme: €200M in guarantees via ProCredit Bank Ukraine for veterans, displaced persons and people with disabilities |
| → | EU4Business-EBRD Credit Line: concessional loans for SMEs with a 10–30% grant component |
| → | Portfolio Risk Sharing with Privatbank (€185M) and Ukrgasbank (€89.2M) — enabling up to €900M in new lending |
For direct EBRD financing the minimum project size is €5 million. Smaller projects can access funding through partner banks.
→ Recovery for All (RFA): opportunities for communities and businesses ↗
6Ukraine FIRST — Accelerating Infrastructure Projects
A mechanism for preparing large-scale infrastructure projects (EBRD, EIB and EC, launched July 2025). Initial fund: €30 million. Provides: feasibility studies, environmental assessments, cost estimates and procurement plans. Who can apply: municipalities, government agencies.
7Renewable Energy Risk Mitigation Mechanism (URMM)
Expected to support up to 1.5 GW of new capacity and mobilize approximately €2 billion in investment. Targeted at private renewable energy developers and municipal energy utilities.
🏛 EIB Group Programs
In 2025 the EIB Group provided a record €1.5 billion in financing for Ukraine.
8Water Supply and Social Housing Reconstruction
In November 2025 the EIB and EC announced over €200 million in new grants: restoration of water supply and sewage systems, social housing for displaced families, and energy resilience improvements.
9EIB SME and Startup Support Programs
| → | EU4Business Guarantee Facility: loan guarantees for SMEs through 7 partner banks (€250M) |
| → | Ukraine Phoenix Tech Fund: €15M for early-stage IT startups |
| → | Amber Dragon Ukraine Infrastructure Fund: €50M for infrastructure projects |
| → | €70M loan to Ukrgasbank for long-term SME financing |
→ Startup EDGE: grants for Ukrainian startups ↗
🌍 World Bank Programs
10RISE Programme — Employment and Business Recovery
In 2025 Ukraine received $290 million under RISE (Responding to and Improving Systems for Employment). Funds are directed at business recovery, employment support and social systems.
11School Reconstruction — $122 Million
$122 million for school reconstruction across Ukraine. Funds are distributed through the Government and municipalities. Communities with damaged schools should check availability through regional administrations.
🤝 Bilateral Partner Programs
12United Kingdom: TIGER Program
TIGER (Targeted Investment for Growth, Employment and Recovery). In 2025: £40 million, total budget through 2029: £160 million. Focused on business competitiveness development.
13France: 19 Projects Worth €200 Million
Under a grant agreement between the governments of Ukraine and France, 19 projects were launched in 2025 across strategic sectors: critical infrastructure restoration and priority industry development.
14Switzerland: CHF 123M+ via SECO and New Programs
| → | 12 projects via SECO: CHF 93M for economic resilience and private sector support |
| → | New Business Competitiveness Program: CHF 30M (announcement expected in 2026) |
→ SECO Grants for Ukraine Recovery Projects ↗
15Finland: Ukraine Investment Fund (FUIF)
€61.6 million in project financing planned for 2026. Priority given to small and medium-sized projects in the regions.
16Netherlands: Ukraine Partnership Facility (UPF3)
The program supports partnership projects between businesses and civil society aimed at Ukraine’s reconstruction and sustainable recovery.
→ Ukraine Partnership Facility UPF3: Netherlands Grants ↗
📂 Sector-by-Sector Overview: Who Can Apply for What
🌱 Dedicated Opportunities for NGOs and Civil Society
Civil society organizations have several unique funding windows outside the corporate programs:
| → | EU4Reconstruction Programme: supports good governance and reconstruction management. Technical assistance and grants for CSOs. |
| → | Creative Europe (+€2M for Ukraine): protection of cultural assets, support for art and cultural heritage. |
| → | Swedish Institute (SI Ukraine Cooperation Programme 2): Swedish-Ukrainian joint projects for CSOs in reconstruction and reforms. |
| → | JobConnect (Germany, €10M, 2026): labour market support and veteran reintegration. |
| → | Horizon Europe: restoration of war-contaminated ecosystems in Ukraine. |
| → | ESTDEV (Estonia): grants for EU integration reform and resilience projects in Ukraine. |
💡 NGOs should also explore Erasmus+ and Council of Europe programs: they fund civil society and local democracy in conflict-affected areas.
→ IMPULSE (SILab): CSO accelerator ↗→ CSO engagement in Ukraine’s EU accession ↗→ Visegrad+: cross-border projects ↗
🔑 How to Access These Funds: A Practical Step-by-Step Guide
The existence of programs does not mean the money will find you on its own. Here are five steps to start with:
| 1 | Identify your category and sector. Business, NGO, municipality or research institution — each category has its own application windows and eligibility requirements. |
| 2 | Check open deadlines. Most programs have specific submission windows. This is especially important for UIF calls and bilateral programs. |
| 3 | Prepare your organizational profile. Legal status, financial statements for 1–2 years, and prior project experience are the minimum requirement for any application. |
| 4 | Find a partner bank or intermediary. Most EBRD and EIB programs for SMEs are accessible through local banks: Raiffeisen Bank Ukraine, Ukrsibbank or ProCredit Bank. |
| 5 | Draft your project concept. A clear problem statement, target audience and expected outcomes. Even a two-page concept note significantly increases the chances of preliminary approval. |
💡 Most businesses and organizations miss out on funding not because of weak ideas, but because they are unaware of the right programs or discover deadlines too late.
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