Grant for individual entrepreneurs with disabilities

For sole proprietors (FOP) registered by persons with disabilities, there is a great opportunity to receive a grant and develop their own business idea.

Grant assistance is provided to stimulate individual entrepreneurs to create additional jobs, increase the level of inclusiveness, and promote general business development.

We will look at how individual entrepreneurs with disabilities can receive a grant and use it for its intended purpose in the article below.

What are the conditions for participation in the grant program for individual entrepreneurs with disabilities

Residents of de-occupied and frontline regions of Ukraine, who are either already running or only planning to start their own business, can apply for this grant.

However, it is important that they also meet the following criteria:

• actually reside and conduct business in Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv regions;
• have reached the age of majority;
• have a low income level (over the last 6 months) or have suffered critical damage due to the war;
• belong to one of the categories of socially vulnerable population (persons with disabilities, veterans, IDPs, citizens aged 60 and over).

What types of individual entrepreneurs businesses can receive support under the grant program?

The grant program covers a fairly wide range of activities and has minimal restrictions on what an individual entrepreneurs can do. The main focus is on businesses with a small production cycle and service provision.

Priority in this context will be given to:

1. beauty industry;
2. retail business (food products);
3. education and information services;
4. logistics;
5. craft production;
6. digital service business (graphic design, SMM, etc.).

Please note! individual entrepreneurs engaged in the sale of excisable goods (alcohol, tobacco products), pharmaceutical products, and agricultural consumables (fertilizers, pesticides, etc.) are prohibited from participating in the competition. To find out more, we suggest ordering a consultation with one of our managers.

What is required for participation in the grant for individual entrepreneurs with disabilities?

Careful selection of grant applications will be aimed at verifying the applicant's compliance with the main criteria of the grant program, as well as the functional direction of the business project itself.

The latter must meet the following requirements:

• not be related to the defense sector;
• be fully implemented within 60 calendar days;
• comply with the plan for the use of grant funds for the relevant goals of the business project.

It is important to know! The grant application (competitive proposal), the project's business plan, as well as supporting documents to confirm the person's social status, income level, and region of registration or actual residence, respectively, will be taken into account.

The veracity of the provided data must be confirmed by official certificates, extracts, and agreements.

In addition, the person may be required to provide documents for equipment and services that will be paid for by the grant (commercial offers).

Application deadline - March 31, 2026.

What can an individual entrepreneurs with disabilities (not) spend grant funds on after winning?

After the grant for the individual entrepreneurs is approved, it is extremely important to adhere to its intended purpose. The business can spend them on fixed assets, operational needs, and scaling in the relevant direction.

The table lists a number of permitted and disallowed expenses:

What is the maximum amount of funds a grant competition winner can receive?

The maximum amount of funding for one individual entrepreneur will be 4000 US dollars (equivalent to - 168,000 UAH).

In stages, the person receives 30% initially after signing the grant agreement, and the remaining 70% - after official business registration (if required).

It is important for the approval of the maximum funding amount to prove that the individual entrepreneurs has taken into account all financial aspects of the project implementation and can ensure its realization within the corresponding timeframe.

How can the managers of the Grants Department at Law Firm “Prikhodko and Partners” help you?

The managers of our law firm “Prikhodko and Partners” act as guides in the process of submitting grant applications, correcting shortcomings, and passing interviews.

Possessing the necessary experience and knowledge, the managers provide the following services as part of the support:

• introductory consultation;
• audit of the applicant and the project for compliance with the conditions (if necessary - selection of a relevant program);
• calculation of the financial plan for the business;
• preparation of the grant application and its appendices;
• obtaining and demanding documents, extracts, and certificates from registries (with the involvement of a lawyer from our company);
• submission of documents through the system, correction of shortcomings, and making additions (if necessary);
• other relevant services.

Conclusions

In summary, the grant for individual entrepreneurs with disabilities is intended for entrepreneurs in difficult circumstances, or those who are only planning to start a business.

If necessary, the person can also apply for support and training from experts when attracting grant funds into the business.

Our managers provide full support - from consultation to submitting a grant application for programs relevant to the client's request.

Find out the cost of consultation and full grant support for individual entrepreneurs with disabilities from our manager by filling out the form below.

FAQ

Is it necessary to be already registered as an individual entrepreneur at the time of applying for the grant?

Not necessarily. The priority of this grant program will be given precisely to individuals who currently do not have a registered business but plan to run one in the future.

The main condition is to register as an individual entrepreneur and provide confirmation of this after winning and signing the grant agreement.

What should be the average monthly income of an individual entrepreneur to be able to apply for the grant?

The income should not exceed 1 minimum wage per month during the last six months.

As of January 1, 2026, the minimum wage per person is 8,647 UAH.

Is it possible to buy a used freight vehicle for product delivery with the grant?

No, the grant program clearly prohibits the purchase of any vehicles. Even if it concerns the delivery of goods to final recipients.

What happens if the business idea is not realized within 60 days according to the terms of the grant program?

In case of a delay in the implementation period without valid reasons, this may be considered a non-compliance with the grant conditions. In such a case, the applicant will have to return the funds already provided.

Therefore, it is recommended to include in the business plan those suppliers who have equipment available in Ukraine.