Ukraine launches new €1.5 million project for civil society with EU support 

The Ukrainian Institute for Economic Research and Policy Consulting (IER), with the support of the European Union, last week presented a new three-year project – ‘Resilience and engagement for Ukraine: strengthening civil society for Ukraine’s recovery and path to the EU’ (REU). 

The REU project aims to support Ukraine’s vulnerable populations and communities living and working under the conditions of a prolonged war. As part of the project, grant support and training for local CSOs (civil society organisations) are planned to strengthen their capacity. Furthermore, the project provides support for NGOs, media, and researchers to enhance their engagement in Ukraine’s EU accession process.

The project’s geography spans both the national and regional levels, including a specific focus on frontline and rural communities. The total budget of the project is €1.5 million.

“This project is part of the EU’s €200 million+ commitment from the European Union to CSOs in Ukraine since 2022. It reflects our shared belief that civil society is not just a beneficiary of support, but a partner in building a resilient Ukraine under difficult conditions of war and – at the same time – a country that is free, fair, and aligned with EU values and standards,” said Asier Santillán Luzuriaga, Head of the European Integration, Governance and Rule of Law, Civil Society Section, EU Delegation to Ukraine.

The project includes four grant programmes. The first call, with a grant amount of €18,000, was announced on 24 April. This call aims to support partnerships that create joint analytical and communication products to monitor and promote reforms necessary for European integration.

Three additional grant calls will be announced later, targeting projects for children, youth, and veterans, specifically in areas such as non-formal education, psychosocial support, skill development, and social integration.

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Press release

Project page at EIR page