International donor funding for Ukrainian civil society (NGOs) in 2026 spans a wide range of themes: democracy and advocacy, human rights, community recovery, EU integration, veteran reintegration, and minority rights. GetGrant has collected 10 confirmed open programmes, each with a verified deadline and a direct link to the primary source.
All programmes were verified in early June 2026. Three have deadlines within the next two weeks, while the remaining seven run from July to October 2026. Two programmes also accept applications on an ongoing basis.
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Programme that accepts applications year-round
EED has no fixed deadline. Specifically, applicants can submit at any time, and the Executive Committee evaluates applications every two months. For organisations new to international funding, this format removes the sprint pressure of fixed calls.
European Endowment for Democracy (EED): up to €150,000 for democracy and civil society
Funder: European Endowment for Democracy | democracyendowment.eu
EED supports organisations and activists working for democratic change in Ukraine and the wider European neighbourhood. The fund covers civil society, independent media, human rights initiatives, and projects advancing a pluralist, multi-party system and the rule of law. Notably, EED also supports recently established organisations, informal platforms, and individuals that other donors typically decline. Applications go online, by email, or by post, so there is no single submission window to miss.
| Grant size: | €10,000–€150,000 (no formal upper limit) |
| Who can apply: | NGOs, media, movements, activists; including unregistered organisations |
| Focus: | Democracy, human rights, media, rule of law |
| Deadline: | Applications accepted on an ongoing basis |
| Official page: | democracyendowment.eu/support → |
PFRU / Reclaim – education and integration of youth from occupied territories
Funder: Partnership for a Strong Ukraine (PFRU) / FCDO (UK Aid)
PFRU has launched a Request for Proposals under its Reclaim Strategic Project for NGOs and educational institutions supporting access to higher education and reintegration for youth from Temporarily Occupied Territories. The programme builds institutional bridges between universities and displaced young people. Because the initiative focuses on scalable models, funded projects are expected to continue after the grant ends. Specifically, it backs non-formal education, mentoring, student engagement and scalable inclusion models. Partnerships between NGOs, educational institutions and government bodies are required.
| Who can apply: | Ukrainian NGOs, higher education institutions, academic bodies |
| Focus: | Youth education access, social integration, civic participation |
| Requirement: | Cross-institutional partnership (NGO + university + government body) |
| Deadline: | 25 June 2026 |
| Official page: | pfru.org.ua → |
Bilateral and thematic programmes closing in June 2026
Five programmes close by the end of June 2026: GIZ, the Council of Europe, the Norwegian Helsinki Committee, ACTED/UKaid and PFRU/Reclaim. Each covers a specific thematic priority or region, so they suit organisations with relevant track records rather than broad applicant pools.
Norwegian Helsinki Committee – “Able to Influence-2”: human rights small grants
Funder: Kyiv Human Rights Hub, Centre for Civil Liberties, NHC | nhc.no
A small grants competition run by a consortium as part of the project “Ukraine: Strengthening Democracy through Civil Society,” funded by Norway. Specifically, the programme supports projects between 6 and 12 months in length. Priority areas are: promoting human rights and combating discrimination; strengthening the capacity of human rights NGOs and developing regional networks; supporting advocacy on regional and national human rights agendas. Budgets use Norwegian kroner (NOK) as the currency, so organisations should calculate costs accordingly.
| Grant size: | Small grants in Norwegian krone (NOK) |
| Who can apply: | Charitable and civic organisations on Government-controlled territory |
| Focus: | Human rights, democracy, rights monitoring networks |
| Duration: | 6–12 months |
| Deadline: | 14 June 2026, 23:59 Kyiv time |
| Official page: | nhc.no → |
GIZ / 3E4U – Judiciary and human rights, EU accession: up to €85,000 (4 grants)
Funder: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) | 3e4u@giz.de
The 3E4U programme selects four Ukrainian NGOs to run projects linked to EU accession in the rule of law area: two for Chapter 23 (justice, freedom, security) and two for Chapter 24 (justice and fundamental rights). As a result, the lead organisation acts as coordinator and engages other CSOs across sectors and regions. Projects start in late summer 2026 and must finish by end-2027. In addition, grants are paid in euros.
| Grant size: | Up to €85,000 per project, paid in EUR |
| Number of grants: | 4 organisations selected |
| Who can apply: | Registered Ukrainian NGOs with judiciary or human rights experience |
| Focus: | Judicial reform, human rights, EU accession (Chapters 23 and 24) |
| Deadline: | 15 June 2026, 23:59 Kyiv time |
| Submit to: | EU Neighbours East → |
Council of Europe – minority language education and social cohesion: up to €9,000
Funder: Council of Europe | coe.int
This call is part of the project “Supporting the reform of the national minority legal framework and the resilience of minorities and Roma in Ukraine – Phase II.” It funds pilot activities in schools and communities: bilingual education, minority language learning, inclusive education, anti-discrimination measures and intercultural dialogue. Specifically, preference goes to projects running in partnership with schools and local authorities.
| Grant size: | Up to €9,000 |
| Who can apply: | Ukrainian NGOs working in education, minority rights or social inclusion |
| Focus: | Bilingual education, minority languages, Roma inclusion, social cohesion |
| Deadline: | 15 June 2026 |
| Official page: | CoE project page → |
ACTED / UKaid – Sumy Region CSO support: up to £20,000
Funder: ACTED and UKaid (UK Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office)
Two grants of up to £20,000 each support CSOs in the Sumy region. The initiative funds stronger local coordination, organisational capacity building, and improved community-level responses. Projects run for eight months, so the timeline suits organisations with existing staff capacity. Eligible organisations must already have an operational presence in Sumy region and the ability to carry out activities safely.
| Grant size: | Up to £20,000 (2 grants total) |
| Who can apply: | Ukrainian NGOs with presence in Sumy region |
| Focus: | Local coordination, CSO capacity, humanitarian response |
| Deadline: | 23 June 2026 |
| Source: | fundsforngos.org → |
UN and major international programmes: June–July 2026
Two programmes from UN Women and the UK-funded PFRU carry larger grant sizes and specific thematic priorities. Because both close in June and July respectively, organisations without an existing relationship with these funders should prioritise preparing now.
UN Women – Women, Peace and Security (NAP 1325) in eastern Ukraine
Funder: UN Women Ukraine Office
One grant to implement Ukraine’s National Action Plan on UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (Women, Peace and Security) in Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts. The selected organisation coordinates regional 1325 coalitions, women’s participation in decision-making and recovery processes, and gender-responsive governance monitoring. The budget range reflects two-oblast implementation. Payment is in US dollars.
| Grant size: | $220,000–$240,000 (1 grant) |
| Who can apply: | CSOs, human rights and women’s organisations from eastern Ukraine |
| Focus: | NAP 1325, gender equality, recovery, peacebuilding |
| Region: | Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts |
| Deadline: | 17 June 2026, 18:00 (GMT+3) |
| Official page: | eca.unwomen.org → |
PFRU – Partnership for a Strong Ukraine: community engagement and social cohesion
Funder: Partnership for a Strong Ukraine (PFRU) / FCDO (UK Aid)
PFRU funds community-level initiatives that combine public space improvements with civic engagement and social cohesion. Projects should include IDPs, veterans, youth, people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups as active participants. The emphasis is on sustained engagement rather than one-time events, and resident involvement is a core requirement of the programme.
| Who can apply: | NGOs and community organisations across Ukraine |
| Focus: | Social cohesion, civic participation, public space recovery |
| Requirement: | Community residents as active participants throughout the project |
| Grant size: | UAH 3,900,000–4,700,000 depending on project scope |
| Deadline: | 9 July 2026 |
| Official page: | pfru.org.ua → |
| Programme | Grant size | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| EED – democracy and media | €10,000–€150,000 | Ongoing |
| PFRU / Reclaim – youth from TOT | Not specified | 25 Jun 2026 |
| NHC – Able to Influence-2 | Small grants (NOK) | 14 Jun 2026 |
| GIZ / 3E4U – judicial reform | Up to €85,000 (4 grants) | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Council of Europe – minority languages | Up to €9,000 | 15 Jun 2026 |
| UN Women – NAP 1325 East | $220,000–$240,000 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| ACTED/UKaid – Sumy region | Up to £20,000 | 23 Jun 2026 |
| PFRU – social cohesion | UAH 3.9–4.7M | 9 Jul 2026 |
| CERV-CHAR-LITI – fundamental rights | €100,000–€500,000 | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Visegrad+ Grants | Up to €35,000 | 1 Oct 2026 |
EU programmes for NGOs: September–October 2026
Two EU-linked calls close in September and October. Because both require international partnerships or consortium arrangements, organisations have more preparation time but also more coordination work. Starting partner discussions now gives a realistic chance of submitting a strong application.
CERV-2026-CHAR-LITI – EU Charter of Fundamental Rights: €100,000–€500,000
Funder: European Commission / EACEA | CERV Programme | ec.europa.eu
The CERV programme funds NGOs that promote and protect fundamental rights enshrined in the EU Charter: freedom of expression, countering hate speech, protecting whistleblowers, civic space and the rule of law. The total call budget is €26 million. A lead applicant from an EU member state must head the consortium. Ukrainian NGOs can participate as consortium partners. After the consortium forms, all partners submit together through the EU Funding and Tenders Portal.
| Grant size: | €100,000–€500,000 |
| Call budget: | €26,000,000 |
| Who can apply: | EU-based NGOs as lead; Ukrainian NGOs as consortium partners |
| Focus: | Fundamental rights, civic space, freedom of expression, hate speech |
| Deadline: | 15 September 2026 |
| Official page: | EU Funding & Tenders Portal → |
Visegrad+ Grants – democratisation and EU integration: up to €35,000
Funder: International Visegrad Fund | visegradfund.org
Visegrad+ supports large cross-border projects that advance democratisation in Eastern Partnership countries. The minimum consortium requirement is three organisations: at least one from the V4 (Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia or Hungary) and at least one from the beneficiary country. The programme supports governance, civil society, education and culture initiatives. The next round closes on 1 October 2026.
| Grant size: | Up to €35,000 |
| Consortium: | Minimum 3 organisations: 1 from V4, 1 from beneficiary country |
| Who can apply: | NGOs, research organisations, universities |
| Focus: | Democratisation, EU integration, civil society |
| Deadline: | 1 October 2026 |
| Official page: | visegradfund.org → |
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