Grant program for war-affected micro and small enterprises in Ukraine

International Organization for Migration (IOM), UN Migration Agency, Representation in Ukraine, within the framework of the project "Development of small and medium-sized enterprises: Economic integration of internally displaced persons and business recovery", financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) through the KfW Development Bank, invites Ukrainian micro and small businesses to participate in the grant program.

The main goal of the grant program is to support the economy of Ukraine by restoring jobs and production, as well as meeting the population's demand for critically important goods and services.

Who can get it?

• Enterprises that have been relocated or operate in the city of Kyiv, Kyiv, Lviv, Zakarpattia, Sumy, Chernihiv, Ternopil, Ivano-Frankivsk, Poltava, Dnipropetrovsk or Kharkiv regions ;
• Registered as an entrepreneur for at least 1 year;
• Registered in Ukraine and owned by citizens of Ukraine.

How much can you get?

• Up to 4,500 euros for enterprises that officially employ less than 10 employees and will create at least one job thanks to the grant;
• Up to 20,000 euros for enterprises that officially employ 10 or more employees and that will create at least 3 jobs.

What can you spend on?

1. Purchase of specialized equipment, tools necessary for production/processing, and other activities of the company;
2. Premises rent (up to 4 months);
3. Repair and arrangement of premises (including the purchase of furniture, racks, etc.);
4. Salary (up to 4 months) and expenses for creating additional jobs;
5. Purchase of raw materials for the production process (up to 50% of the grant amount);
6. Transportation of equipment/personnel;
7. Other relevant activities.

All activities must be planned for up to 4 months.

Who can not get it?

• Production or trade in weapons and ammunition;
• Production or trade in alcoholic beverages and tobacco products;
• Production or trade in radioactive materials;
• Manufacture, trade, or use of loose asbestos fibers;
• Production or trade in pharmaceuticals;
• Production or trade of pesticides/herbicides is subject to international phase-outs or bans;
• Medical facilities and a pharmacy.

If you have a desire to receive financing for your business, we will be happy to help you in the preparation and submission of an application for this grant, contact us!