Deadline Date: March 02, 2026
The Swedish Institute invites Swedish organisations and their partners in Ukraine to apply for funding to jointly implement projects aimed at supporting Ukraine’s reconstruction, reform efforts, and EU integration.
Through two types of grants, the programme enables partners to initiate new collaborations or strengthen existing ones, making it possible to build long-term capacity and address shared challenges. Each grant is designed to encourage practical, purposeful cooperation that contributes to institutional development, knowledge exchange and sustainable impact.
The first grant type, project preparation, supports the early stages of partnership building and idea development. This option is ideal for organisations that are exploring potential collaborations or assessing needs in Ukraine. Funding can be used to conduct feasibility studies, map challenges, build relationships, exchange experiences or organise study visits. It also supports activities that lay the foundation for more advanced projects, such as preparing future funding applications. With grants ranging from SEK 100,000 to 200,000 and a duration of six to twelve months, it provides a flexible framework for shaping strong and informed partnerships.
The second option, cooperation projects, focuses on activating established partnerships to support capacity building in Ukraine. These larger grants aim to strengthen organisations and key actors who will play a role in the country’s reconstruction and reform journey. Activities may include training programmes, staff mobility, skills development, targeted research and structured study visits. With grant sizes between SEK 1,000,000 and 2,000,000 and durations of up to two years, this category supports deeper, more sustained collaboration that contributes directly to long-term transformation.
To apply, the main applicant must be a legally registered organisation based in Sweden. At least one partner from Ukraine is required for cooperation projects, while project preparation grants offer more flexibility, allowing the applicant to seek partners during the grant period. Partnerships may also include up to two organisations from selected EU countries when they bring added value to the initiative. In total, each partnership can involve up to six organisations. By focusing on Sweden, Ukraine and select neighbouring EU countries—including Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland—the programme creates a regional framework built on shared interests and capacity for meaningful exchange.
Overall, these grants offer a structured and supportive avenue for organisations committed to contributing to Ukraine’s long-term stability and integration. Whether building the foundation for collaboration or expanding existing efforts, the programme enables partners to pursue impactful projects that strengthen institutions, develop skills and foster regional cooperation.
For more information, visit Swedish Institute.
