Implementation period: 12 months
Funding: Minderoo Foundation
Geography: Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv oblasts
The GROW Project aims to support communities affected by the war in recovery, rebuilding connections between key stakeholders, and exploring new opportunities for sustainable living and wellbeing.
The Project focuses on strengthening local civil society organizations (CSOs) operating in frontline and de-occupied oblasts, providing them with resources, knowledge, and support to restore social infrastructure, launch new services, and promote active civic engagement.
Key Project’s components:
- Community Mapping and Consultations
Mapping local needs, resources, and key stakeholders in five target communities through desk research, focus groups, etc. The results will inform the Project’s next steps, including the grant competition. - Grant Support
Expected launch: September 2025. 50 local organizations will receive grants (average $10,000) to implement initiatives critical for community recovery. - Educational Component on Alternative Income Generation
200 community members will receive training in digital income opportunities, crafts, and service provision. - CSO Capacity Building
Training on organizational development tailored to participant priorities, interregional exchange, and participation in the Civil Society Development Forum. - Communications and Visibility
Enhancing the visibility of local CSOs’ work and producing 20 stories of grassroots activism.
ABOUT THE DONOR
Minderoo Foundation is an Australian philanthropic organization founded in 2001 by Andrew and Nicola Forrest, committed to creating a fairer future. The Foundation’s mission is to tackle inequality and drive meaningful change by supporting communities, protecting nature, and advancing equity.
The GROW Project (Grassroots Recovery & Opportunities for Well-being) is supported under Minderoo’s Impact Missions portfolio, which addresses existential threats and urgent global challenges that demand immediate and effective action.
Minderoo Foundation employs a holistic approach from grants to systemic change to help ensure a sustainable and just future for both people and the planet.
For questions about the project, feel free to contact us: Anna Lappo, Project Manager, lappo@ednannia.ua.
