Call for Competition for Grants for NGO Veteran Services (Ukraine)
Issued by U.S. Department of State · via fundsforNGOs — grants & funding calls
- Published
- 22 Oct 2026
- Closes
- 11 Nov 2026
- Reference
- call-for-competition-for-grants-for-ngo-veteran-services-ukraine
- Location
- Ukraine
At a glance
U.S. Department of State in Ukraine has published a funding call: “Call for Competition for Grants for NGO Veteran Services (Ukraine)”. Submissions close on 11 November 2026, 12 days from today. Quote reference call-for-competition-for-grants-for-ngo-veteran-services-ukraine in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 4 notices from this buyer since 2026, 4 of them currently open. Bids are submitted to the buyer through fundsforNGOs — grants & funding calls, not through FreeTender.
Details
The Ukrainian Veterans Rehabilitation and Reintegration Program (UVRR), funded by the U.S. Department of State and implemented by the International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX), invites applications for up to four subgrants. Each subgrant may amount up to $100,000 USD. The application deadline is 11 November 2026. This initiative aims to enhance service delivery for veterans in select Ukrainian regions. This grant competition aims to support Ukrainian civil society organizations in extending their reach and improving the quality of services offered to veterans and their families. The focus is on enhancing the accessibility and responsiveness of support in rural and underserved areas, particularly benefiting vulnerable and high-risk veterans.
Eligible applicants must:
Projects should focus on:
This initiative is crucial for expanding the reach of veteran services to areas where access is limited. By supporting local organizations, the program facilitates the delivery of essential services to veterans in remote and underserved communities, thereby contributing to their reintegration and the overall recovery of Ukraine. How will I know when the competition starts? Notifications are sent via the UVRR Facebook page, the program’s website news section, and email. To receive email alerts, contact contact.vrp@irex.org with the subject “Add to Notification List.” How are applicants informed about selection results? Selected applicants will receive invitations to complete a comprehensive review, a necessary step before final funding decisions. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified in writing. Eligible organizations should carefully review the official guidelines and prepare their applications in accordance with the specified requirements. For further details, access the UVRR platform and follow the application process. For more information, visit International Research and Exchange Council.
Context for bidders
We hold 4 notices from U.S. Department of State, going back to October 2026 — 4 of them still open. They buy mostly in Education & Training, Healthcare & Pharma and Financial & Professional Services. This one closes in 12 days.
Before you bid on this tender
A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission. Always verify the details on the official source.
- Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
- Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
- Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
- Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
- Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
- Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.
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