We are launching a competition for those who are developing a small business and plan to scale it up, or have a clear business idea and are looking for resources to implement it.
We will provide non-refundable financial support in the amount of 59,000 UAH.
How to participate? Fill out the application at this link — https://enketo.redrose.io/qyQQvnGT.
Deadline is April 20, 2026 inclusive.
The opportunity applies to residents of Poltava, Kremenchuk, Myrhorod and Lubny communities.
The selection of winners will be based on the evaluation of applications. If your idea passes the first stage of selection, we will definitely contact you.
Preference will be given to businesses that belong to:
- War veterans;
- Internally displaced persons;
- People with disabilities;
- Families of veterans and fallen soldiers;
- People with low incomes;
- People who do not have permanent jobs;
- Single parents;
- Large families;
- Families with pregnant or breastfeeding women;
- People aged 45+;
- Victims of hostilities;
- Other vulnerable categories of the population.
Terms of use of funds:
- purchase of equipment only for the intended purpose. Costs for materials and raw materials are no more than 20% of the grant amount;
- purchases are made in accordance with the list in the initial application. Changes are possible only with the approval of the Light of Hope NGO;
- grant funds must be used in full. Co-financing with the participant's own funds is allowed;
- timely reporting: provision of a full package of documents confirming the intended use of funds;
- participation in a business support training.
In case of questions, complaints or suggestions, please contact: hotline of the NGO "Light of Hope": +380 95030 30 11. Email: support@lightofhope.com.ua
To contact JERU: email: Skarhy.jeru@whh.de
The project is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by the Light of Hope NGO in partnership with JERU (Joint Emergency Response in Ukraine of the international NGOs Welthungerhilfe and Concern Worldwide).
