RFAs: Individual Cyber Audit Program (Ukraine)

The CyberSAFE Individual Cyber Audit Program provides free cybersecurity audits, expert consultations, and tailored digital-security recommendations to Ukrainian public organizations and charitable foundations. The program will select 10 organizations that have operated for at least two years, use digital services and data in their work, and can participate in an offline event in Lviv in October 2026.

About the CyberSAFE Individual Cyber Audit Program

The CyberSAFE: Capacity-Building for Civil Society Organizations in Ukraine project, implemented by NGO MINZMIN, is designed to strengthen the digital resilience of civil society organizations in Ukraine. The Individual Cyber Audit Program helps eligible organizations identify weaknesses in their cybersecurity practices, digital infrastructure, data protection, and organizational security procedures. Rather than providing direct financial assistance, the program offers participating organizations professional cybersecurity expertise and practical recommendations that they can use to strengthen their digital protection. What Support Is Available? Selected organizations will receive the program’s cybersecurity supportfree of charge.

The support includes:

A professional individual cybersecurity audit. Individual consultations with cybersecurity experts. Identification of digital security weaknesses and risks. Tailored recommendations for improving cybersecurity. Guidance on protecting organizational data and digital infrastructure. Recommendations to improve the security of staff and organizational systems. Practical advice that organizations can implement after completing the audit. The program is intended to help civil society organizations become more resilient against digital threats and improve their overall cybersecurity capacity. Why the Cyber Audit Matters Civil society organizations increasingly depend on digital platforms, online communication, cloud services, databases, and other digital tools to deliver their projects. Weak cybersecurity practices can expose organizations to risks involving: Organizational and beneficiary data. Staff and volunteer information. Digital accounts and communication channels. Project documentation. Online services and digital infrastructure. Sensitive organizational information. The CyberSAFE program therefore focuses on identifying vulnerabilities and helping organizations implement realistic improvements rather than simply providing theoretical cybersecurity training. Who Is Eligible? The program is open to officially registered Ukrainian public organizations and charitable foundations. Applicants must meet the core eligibility requirements, including: Be a legally registered Ukrainian public organization or charitable foundation. Have been operating for at least two years. Actively implement projects using digital services and data. Be willing to implement practical changes based on the audit recommendations. Be able to ensure the participation of one or two representatives in an offline event in Lviv in October 2026. The program is specifically intended for organizations that are ready to examine their existing cybersecurity practices and take concrete steps to improve them. Who Is the Program Designed For? The opportunity is particularly relevant to Ukrainian civil society organizations that: Handle organizational or beneficiary data digitally. Depend on online platforms and digital services. Want to identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Need professional advice on protecting their digital infrastructure. Want to improve internal cybersecurity practices. Are prepared to implement recommendations following the audit. Program Benefits Participation can provide organizations with practical cybersecurity capacity without requiring them to pay for an external audit. Practical guidance for strengthening digital infrastructure How the Selection Works Only 10 organizations will be selected for the Individual Cyber Audit Program.

Selection will consider factors such as:

Motivation – the organization’s reasons for participating and commitment to improving cybersecurity. Survey participation – completion and quality of the required information or survey. Cybersecurity needs – the organization’s identified digital-security challenges and requirements. Readiness for change – willingness to implement practical recommendations following the audit. Program fit – alignment with the objectives and eligibility requirements of CyberSAFE. Because only 10 organizations will be selected, applicants should clearly demonstrate why the cyber audit is important for their organization. How to Apply Eligible Ukrainian organizations interested in participating should prepare the required application information and demonstrate their cybersecurity needs. A practical application process should include the following steps: Confirm organizational eligibility. Ensure that the organization is officially registered in Ukraine and has been operating for at least two years. Review digital activities. Identify the digital services, platforms, databases, and data used in organizational projects. Identify cybersecurity needs. Consider existing weaknesses or concerns involving accounts, data, infrastructure, staff practices, or digital services. Complete the required survey or application information. Provide accurate information about the organization and its cybersecurity situation. Explain the motivation for participation. Clearly describe why the organization needs a cyber audit and how the results could strengthen its work. Confirm readiness to implement recommendations. Organizations should be prepared to take practical cybersecurity measures following the audit. Ensure representative participation. Confirm that one or two representatives can attend the required offline event in Lviv in October 2026. Important Requirements Applicants should pay particular attention to the following conditions: The organization must be officially reg