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Webinar on the Terms of Participation in the Towards Life: Communities in Action Grant Competition
We invite civil society organizations to participate in the new Towards Life: Communities in Action Grant Competition. The competition aims to support the resilience of communities affected by the war and to contribute to their recovery.
This competition is implemented by the Norwegian-Swedish Askold and Dir Fund, administered by ISAR Ednannia as a part of the Strong Civil Society of Ukraine − a Driver Towards Reforms and Democracy project, funded by Norway and Sweden.
Within this competition, approximately 20–30 civil society organizations will receive support. The competition includes six lots. For all lots, the maximum budget is:
- up to 2,000,000 UAH for 6-month projects,
- up to 3,000,000 UAH for 9-month projects,
- and up to 4,000,000 UAH for 12-month projects.
Applications for this grant competition will be accepted until 5:00 PM on July 28, 2025.
Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria will have the opportunity to receive financial support to implement initiatives aimed at strengthening the vitality and adaptability of local communities to new challenges.
Learn more about the Towards Life: Communities in Action Grant Competition at the link and during the webinar on July 21 at 14:00, which will be streamed on ISAR Ednannia’s official pages on Facebook
and YouTube.
Join us!
Call for Applications: Second wave of the Grant Competition KNOWLEDGE IN ACTION: Strengthening CSOs' Research Capacities is Now Open
Friends, if your organization has research ideas that can strengthen the civil society sector in Ukraine, we invite you to apply for the second wave of the grant competition KNOWLEDGE IN ACTION: Strengthening CSOs' Research Capacities.
This competition is held within the Norwegian-Swedish Askold and Dir Fund, administered by ISAR Ednannia and funded by Norway and Sweden.
Grant competition includes two lots:
• Researching to support reforms, recovery, democratic development, and a favorable environment for CSOs.
• Strengthening the institutional capacity of CSOs in the field of research and analytics.
Priority will be given to initiatives that:
• Contribute to effective decision-making in the areas of reform, recovery, or democratic development.
• Develop tools for monitoring and analyzing public policy, with a focus on openness, accountability, and civic participation.
• Incorporate innovative approaches, such as foresight studies, public audits, social mapping, data analysis, etc.
• Provide training and consultations on modern methods of data collection, analysis, and visualization
• Implement research manager development programs, including training and mentoring support.
Application deadline: July 21, 2025.
Details and application form.
Webinar video on the opportunities and requirements of the grant competition:
December 5 — the 14th Civil Society Development Forum. Headliner — Oksana Zabuzhko
Got plans for December 5? We have an incredible invitation for you — join us at our much-anticipated event: the 14th Civil Society Development Forum.
We are thrilled to announce that Oksana Zabuzhko will be the headliner of this year’s Forum. She is one of the most powerful contemporary voices in Ukrainian literature. Her books are read across the globe, her quotes spark deep reflection, and every new publication is an event. Oksana Zabuzhko's works have been translated into 25 languages, and her voice is heard on global platforms alongside the world’s leading intellectuals.
This meeting we won for the entire civil society at the Shelters of Kindness charity auction, where our partners from Caritas Ukraine raised funds to create safe shelters for the elderly.
🗓 December 5, 2025 — mark your calendars today if you want to hear Oksana Zabuzhko’s powerful vision of the future. It is going to be an unforgettable day, because it is the Forum we have all been waiting for.
Stay tuned for more updates — there is so much more ahead!
Webinar on Start with Confidence: Legal Foundations for Registering Civil Society Organizations
Do not miss a unique opportunity to receive expert consultation from representatives of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine on registering a civil society organization or, if necessary, how to dissolve one smoothly.
Date: May 23, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Speaker: Viacheslav Khardikov, Director of the Department of State Registration, Ministry of Justice of Ukraine
🔹 We invite representatives of civil society organizations, especially youth and children’s NGOs, and those planning to start their organization or wishing to terminate civic activities.
During the webinar, you will learn:
✔️ How to register or dissolve a CSO?
✔️ What is the nationwide organization status?
✔️ About membership, statutes, and branches in simple terms with examples.
You will also have the chance to ask questions and get expert answers.
Format: online via Zoom
Register for the webinar until 12:00 PM on May 20.
Please note: Zoom session can accommodate no more than 300 participants.
Register early to secure your spot.
The webinar will also be live-streamed on:
- ISAR Ednannia Facebook page
- ISAR Ednannia YouTube channel
- Youth Policy Department of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Facebook page
The webinar is organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports in cooperation with the Ministry of Justice during Open Government Week 2025, as part of Ukrainian participation in the international Open Government Partnership Initiative, with the support of ISAR Ednannia and the Askold and Dir Fund, under the Strong Civil Society of Ukraine – a Driver Towards Reforms and Democracy Project, funded by Norway and Sweden.
This event will be your reliable guide to understanding the legal aspects of civil society organization activities!
