Ukrainian Communities on the Path to European Integration 3.0 in Ukraine

The “Ukrainian Communities on the Path to European Integration 3.0” is a training program organized by the NGO “Tochka Dostupu” in Ukraine and the Foundation “Education for Democracy” in Poland. This program is designed to support representatives from the Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, Kharkiv, and Kherson regions in their journey towards European integration. The application deadline is 25 November 2026. This initiative aims to enhance the capabilities of Ukrainian communities in navigating the path towards European integration. Participants will engage in a comprehensive program including offline training, webinars, online meetings with past grantees, and a study visit to Poland. The program emphasizes collaboration between local authorities and NGOs. Participants who complete the program will receive financial support of up to $1,500 USD to implement community initiatives. The program covers all costs related to participation, including travel, accommodation, and meals. Eligible participants are teams consisting of four members: two from local government and two from NGOs, based in the target regions that are under Ukrainian government control. Relocated communities from these regions can participate if their main base is within one of the six specified regions. Priority is given to communities with populations under 30,000, those affected by conflict, communities with significant migration or internally displaced persons, and de-occupied areas. The program supports communities willing to engage in reform processes, foster government-community cooperation, and develop initiatives to improve local resilience and integration capabilities. This program is crucial for Ukrainian communities seeking to foster European integration and implement effective local reforms. It offers practical training and the opportunity to learn from successful initiatives, ultimately benefiting community development and resilience. What is the application deadline? The application deadline is 25 November 2026. What is the funding amount per team? Teams can receive up to $1,500 USD for their community initiatives. Who can apply? Teams of four from local government and NGOs in the specified Ukrainian regions can apply. What does the program cover? The program covers all participation costs, including travel, accommodation, and meals. When does the training take place? The first offline training will occur from 11 to 13 February 2027 in Lviv or another western city in Ukraine. Interested applicants should review the official program guidelines and complete the application process by the deadline. For further information, contact Anastasia Prokopenko at tochkadostupugo@gmail.com or [contact details removed].