The Regional Futures Accelerator (RFA) has published an updated selection of programmes that support Ukrainian municipalities and local businesses. The December 2025 overview brings together grants, training offers and partnership opportunities that help communities recover, strengthen their economies and plan development for 2026.
Programme Overview
The RFA selection presents current calls from international donors, national institutions and development projects. It focuses on initiatives that promote local economic growth, improve public services and build institutional resilience. The catalogue is designed as a practical tool for community leaders, entrepreneurs and civil society organisations who search for concrete instruments, not only general information.
Key Types of Opportunities
- grants for infrastructure and community recovery projects;
- programmes that support small and medium-sized enterprises, including advisory services and small investment schemes;
- training courses and mentoring for local authorities, NGOs and business support organisations;
- opportunities for international partnerships, exchanges and long-term cooperation;
- calls that promote innovation, digitalisation and green transition at the local level.
Who Can Benefit
The overview targets a wide range of actors that work in or with Ukrainian communities:
- municipalities and regional administrations that prepare development projects;
- local businesses and SMEs looking for grants or growth support;
- civil society organisations and community initiatives;
- business support centres, hubs and chambers of commerce;
- educational and research institutions involved in local development.
How to Use the Catalogue
Each opportunity in the RFA materials includes a short description, information on eligible applicants, sector focus and geography. It also lists the budget range, application deadline and link to the official call. Therefore communities and businesses can quickly filter the options and focus on those that match their needs and capacity. The catalogue can also serve as a starting point for developing pipeline projects for 2026 and beyond. The official news item and links to the December 2025 catalogues for communities and for businesses are available on the Decentralisation portal: https://decentralization.gov.ua/news/20251
Why It Matters Now
Many Ukrainian communities are planning budgets, investment projects and recovery measures for the next year. At the same time, local businesses search for ways to survive, adapt and grow under war-time conditions. The RFA overview helps both groups navigate a complex funding landscape and avoid missing relevant deadlines. In addition, it encourages cooperation between municipalities, business and civil society around shared development priorities.
To explore more grant opportunities for Ukrainian communities, NGOs and entrepreneurs, visit the funding section on GetGrant.