Women’s Business Training, Mentoring and Grants Program (Ukraine)

Deadline: 30-Sep-2026

The Rebuild: Women’s Economic Empowerment in Chernihiv Region Program provides business training, mentorship, psychological support, and $1,500 grants to women seeking to launch or expand microbusinesses. The program is open to internally displaced women and local residents of Ukraine’s Chernihiv region who have business experience, entrepreneurial potential, or a viable business idea. The Rebuild: Women’s Economic Empowerment in Chernihiv Region Program supports women in developing sustainable sources of income through entrepreneurship. The program combines intensive business education, individualized mentorship, practical planning support, and grant funding. It is designed to help participants transform business ideas into viable microbusinesses or strengthen ventures that are already operating. The initiative also responds to the need for economic recovery, new business activity, employment creation, and greater financial independence among women in the Chernihiv region.

The program aims to:

Selected participants will receive a combination of: The Rebuild: Women’s Economic Empowerment in Chernihiv Region Program provides business training, mentorship, psychological support, and grants to women seeking to launch or expand microbusinesses. A total of 51 selected participants will each receive a $1,500 grant, following an intensive 2.5-month entrepreneurship training program. The Rebuild: Women’s Economic Empowerment in Chernihiv Region Program supports women in strengthening their financial independence and developing sustainable businesses. The initiative is open to internally displaced women and local residents of the Chernihiv region who want to start a microbusiness or expand an existing venture. Participants will receive practical business education, expert mentorship, psychological support, and assistance with preparing business plans and budgets. Selected winners will also receive grants to implement their business ideas. The program aims to promote women’s entrepreneurship and contribute to the economic recovery of the Chernihiv region.

Its primary objectives include:

Selected participants will receive a comprehensive package of entrepreneurship support.

The program includes:

Participants will complete approximately 80 hours of intensive training over 2.5 months

The training will cover essential topics for launching and managing a microbusiness, including: The training is designed to help participants turn early-stage ideas into realistic and actionable business projects. Financial management is essential for building a sustainable microbusiness.

Participants will learn how to

These skills will help participants make informed financial decisions and demonstrate that their business ideas are viable.

Participants will receive step-by-step guidance on preparing a business plan

A strong business plan should clearly explain: Mentors will support participants in improving their plans before they present or defend their business projects. The marketing component will help participants identify potential customers and communicate the value of their products or services.

Training may cover:

Participants should be prepared to explain how they will attract customers and generate sustainable revenue.

Participants will receive support through group and individual mentorship

Mentors will help women:

Individual consultations will allow participants to receive advice based on their specific business ideas and circumstances. The program recognizes that women affected by displacement, economic uncertainty, or conflict-related challenges may face significant emotional pressure.

Participants will have access to

This support is intended to help participants remain motivated and make informed decisions in challenging circumstances. Grant winners will continue receiving practical assistance after funding is awarded.

Post-grant support includes:

This continuing support can help participants use their grants responsibly and build businesses that remain operational beyond the funding period. A total of 51 selected winners will each receive: The grant should be used for business-related costs included in the approved business plan and budget. Applicants should consult the official program guidelines for eligible expenses, payment arrangements, reporting requirements, and restrictions on the use of funds. The program is open to women from the Chernihiv region of Ukraine.

Eligible participants include:

Applicants must also demonstrate:

Applicants must be connected to the Chernihiv region of Ukraine. Both local residents and internally displaced women in the region may participate, subject to the detailed location requirements stated in the official application guidelines. The main training component lasts 2.5 months and includes approximately 80 hours of instruction. Applicants must be able to attend all required sessions during this period. The program involves more than classroom training and may also require participation in: Applicants should consider their availability carefully before applying. The program may support viable business ideas across different sectors, subject to the official rules.

Potential examples may include:

Applicants should propose ideas that respond to real customer needs and can operate sustainably in the local context. Women in conflict-affected communities may face reduced employment opportunities, displacement, financial insecurity, limited access to capital, and increased family responsibilities. Microbusiness development can help women generate income, strengthen financial independence, create employment, and contribute to community recovery. The program combines funding with training, mentorship, legal advice, and psychological support. This integrated approach helps participants develop the practical and personal capacities needed to build resilient businesses. By supporting 51 women-led microbusinesses, the initiative can contribute to local ec