This call for proposals is launched in the framework of Council of Europe Project "Protecting the rights of Ukrainian children during and in post-war context". It aims to co-fund national projects aimed at raising awareness and increasing capacities to implement the relevant Council of Europe standards to prevent and protect children from violence, including in the digital environment.

The current call for proposals aims to support the implementation of national initiatives by non-governmental organisations in Ukraine. Selected non-governmental organisations will implement educational activities and raise awareness regarding rights and support services available to Ukrainian children and families subject to trauma, including as a result of the war (Sexual abuse, war-related trauma, displacement, death, etc.), and provide targeted activities, relevant tools and instruments.

Applications must be received before 30 September 2023 (at 23:59 CET). Applications received after the above mentioned date will not be considered.

Each application shall contain the following documents in English:

• the completed and signed Application Form (See Appendix I);

• a provisional budget (using the template reproduced in Appendix II);

• CVs of staff members who will be involved in project implementation;

• Organisation’s portfolio including record and experience in the field of combating violence against children;

• Other supporting documents (if the original document is in Ukrainian, a summary translation into English must be provided): 

• • Certificate(s) of registration as a non-profit organisation;
  • Statute and status (local, national, international) of the organisation, or the equivalent;
  • Bank statement confirming the existence of the bank account in UAH (Ukrainian hryvnia) in the name of the applicant (organisation);
  • Report on the use of income (profits) of a non-profit organization (Звіт про використання доходів (прибутків) неприбуткової організації), Balance sheet (Баланс) for the most recent reporting period.

Send these documents in electronic form (Word .and/or PDF) to the following e-mail address: [email protected]. Emails should contain the following reference in subject: Grants – Children Ukraine.

Call for proposals
Appendix I – Application Form
Appendix II – Estimated budget
Grant Agreement Template