Youth Work
CSO / NGO
Human Rights
up to €4,500
13 April 2026
4 grants
📅 Application Deadline: 13 April 2026, 23:59 CET
🗓 Project Implementation Period: 1 June – 31 August 2026
📧 Submission Email: youthfordemocracy_ukraine@coe.int
The Council of Europe Office in Ukraine has launched an open call for grant proposals to support youth initiatives under the project “Youth for Democracy in Ukraine: Phase IV”. Specifically, the call aims to improve young people’s access to quality youth work and strengthen the capacity of civil society organisations working with youth across Ukraine.
The Council of Europe plans to award four grants of up to €4,500 each. This call is part of the Council of Europe Action Plan for Ukraine 2023–2026 “Resilience, Recovery and Reconstruction.” Furthermore, if you are looking for additional grants for NGOs and youth organisations, we recommend browsing our “Grant Guide 2026”.
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Priority Thematic Areas
The call supports projects in four priority areas. In particular, proposals must address at least one of the following themes:
🧠 Mental Health
Mental health and trauma-informed youth work. Projects that help young people cope with the psychological consequences of war and ongoing crisis situations, using trauma-sensitive approaches.
♿ Accessibility
Barrier-free access and inclusivity in youth work. Initiatives that ensure equal access to youth services for all young people, including those with disabilities and those from marginalised communities.
⚖️ Human Rights
Human rights with a focus on youth participation. Projects that engage young people in human rights advocacy and expand their opportunities to participate meaningfully in decision-making at local and national levels.
🏙️ Open Youth Work
Open youth work events — mobile, outreach, detached, and street youth work. Initiatives that bring youth work directly to young people in public spaces, beyond the walls of fixed youth centres.
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible for a grant, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a legally registered civil society organisation in Ukraine.
- Demonstrate sufficient financial capacity — stable funding sources and the ability to contribute own resources, including human resources or in-kind contributions.
- Have sufficient operational and professional capacity, including qualified staff, to carry out the activities described in the project proposal.
Project Implementation Period
Proposed initiatives must start no earlier than 1 June 2026 and conclude no later than 31 August 2026. Consequently, all selected projects will run during the summer season of 2026 — an important consideration when planning activities and building a realistic budget.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted by email by 13 April 2026, 23:59 CET. All documents must be prepared in English (unless the call explicitly states otherwise), signed, and stamped. Incomplete submissions will be rejected.
📌 Email subject line:
Grant proposal_9317/2026/01_Name of the applicantThe full application package includes the following documents:
- Call for Proposals announcement
- Annex I — Application Form
- Annex II — Budget template (indicative)
- Annex III — Grant Agreement template
- Annex IV — Safety and Security of Grants in Ukraine
All required documents are available on the official call page on coe.int.
Additionally, for guidance on building international partnerships and formalising cooperation agreements for grant applications, see our article “International Grant Partnerships: Where to Find Partners and How to Formalise Agreements”.
📅 Application deadline: 13 April 2026, 23:59 CET
🗓 Project start: no earlier than 1 June 2026
🏁 Project end: no later than 31 August 2026
📧 Submissions to: youthfordemocracy_ukraine@coe.int
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