Grant for development of accessibility ambassadors community

The competition aims to strengthen national capacity in the areas of accessibility and inclusion by fostering a multisectoral community of ambassadors.

It is expected to bring about institutional changes, transform practices, and raise public awareness.

Civil society organizations are eligible to apply if they:

• were registered in Ukraine no later than December 31, 2023 (excluding temporarily occupied territories) and have nonprofit status;
• have experience in the fields of inclusion, accessibility, rehabilitation, human rights, veteran policy, or related areas;
• preference will be given to organizations whose representatives belong to the active community of accessibility ambassadors working within the national “Without Barriers” initiative;
• have the organizational and financial capacity to implement the project within the specified timeframe;
• adhere to the principles of non-discrimination, transparency, and integrity.

Key condition:

• The maximum grant amount is up to UAH 2,200,000.

Eligible costs include:

• salaries of project staff;
• fees for experts and consultants;
• organization of events (rent, technical support, materials);
• communication expenses and development of materials;
• travel costs related to project implementation.

Ineligible costs:

• political activities or support to political parties/candidates;
• repayment of debts, fines, or penalties;
• purchase of movable or immovable property;
• expenses not directly related to the project objectives;
• activities related to religious or terrorist purposes;
• payments to public officials or government employees;
• luxury items or unjustified expenditures;
• any costs prohibited by applicable law.

The grant program supports activities aimed at community development, particularly in the field of accessibility and inclusion.

Key types of activities:

• Support for initiatives led by ambassador communities within national programs.
• Mapping, analysis, and segmentation of ambassadors, including defining roles and engagement levels.
• Development of community identity (key messages, participation principles, ambassador roles).
• Creation and launch of communication channels (chats, platforms, contact databases).
• Organization of interaction formats (online meetings, working groups, planning sessions).
• Implementation of events for knowledge exchange and collaboration building.
• Delivery of informational and training sessions for participants.
• Support and facilitation of joint initiatives.
• Development of a community growth plan for the following period.

Additional conditions:

• One grant will be awarded in 2026, and each organization may submit only one proposal.
• Project duration is 6 months.
• Implementation is expected to start no earlier than one month after the application deadline.

Main stages and deadlines:

• An information session will be held on April 14, 2026, presenting the grant opportunity and addressing applicants’ questions.
• Registration for the session is required by April 13, 2026.
• Questions regarding the competition can be submitted until April 19, 2026 (inclusive); no questions will be accepted afterward.
• Responses will be shared in a consolidated format with all potential applicants.

Key deadline:

• Final application deadline — May 3, 2026, at 18:00 (Kyiv time).

Key steps:

• Applications must be submitted in Ukrainian or English.
• All documents should be sent via email to grants@patients.org.ua.
• The subject line must include: “TRUE_Competition 1_[Organization Name]”.

Additional requirements:

• Applicants with the highest scores will be required to undergo a risk assessment procedure.
• They must also provide all necessary supporting documents.

Applications within the grant program are evaluated based on defined criteria with assigned weights.

Main criteria:

• Alignment with the competition objectives and feasibility of the implementation plan — 40%.
• Budget justification and cost-effectiveness — 30%.
• Organizational capacity and proven track record — 30%.

Additional notes:

• The evaluation is conducted by a selection committee following the principles of transparency, integrity, and non-discrimination.
• The committee may request clarifications, conduct interviews, or initiate discussions regarding the budget and implementation plan.

Main documents:

• Application Form (Annex 1).
• Budget Template (Annex 2).
• Self-Responsibility and Risk Assessment Form (Annex 4).
• Grantee Requisites (Annex 5).
• Declaration of Honour on VAT Eligibility (Annex 10).

Additional documents:

• Bank letter with account details (separate account in UAH required).
• CVs of project team members.
• Extract from the state register.
• Organization’s statute.
• Non-profit status confirmation.

Note:

• Some documents must be completed in Ukrainian and/or English.

Key requirements:

• Applicants confirm their commitment to prevent corruption and declare the absence of conflicts of interest (personal, financial, or other ties with project staff).
• They must refrain from any form of discrimination, violence, or hate speech.
• Applicants also confirm that they are not subject to national or international sanctions.

Additional notes:

• In case of suspected violations, reporting mechanisms are available through internal and external channels.
• Reports can be submitted via designated systems or the program’s email address.