Call for grant proposals under Human Rights for Ukraine, Phase II Project

Description

1) Objective

The grants issued under this Call for Proposals (CfP) aim to support civil society organisations (CSOs) and the National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) to conduct outreach, communication, monitoring, data collection, training, and awareness-raising activities related to human rights, with a particular focus on war-related challenges, while also promoting Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA) advocacy and fostering cooperation and networking among CSOs, the NHRI, and other project partners.

In this context, the CfP will support initiatives by CSOs that contribute to:

• Strengthening the capacity of the Office of the Ombudsperson to conduct human rights monitoring at national and local levels across areas within its mandate, including through targeted CSO support;
• Integrating the Human Rights-Based Approach into state policies and practices through cooperation with the Office of the Ombudsperson and the National Agency of Ukraine on Civil Service;
• Disseminating and promoting the findings of the Human Rights Study through targeted outreach, communication, training, and awareness-raising activities, particularly in the context of war-related human rights challenges.

2) Eligibility

To be considered for funding, the proposal must be submitted by an organisation that: has a status of a non-governmental public or charitable organisation or an association of CSOs officially registered in Ukraine; has a track record of active operation of at least five years; has a proven track record of cooperation with the international donor community, proper project implementation and reporting.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Ukraine.

4) Budget

The maximum funding available from UNDP is $120,000 per grant.

5) Application

The application deadline is 15 May 2026.