The Ukrainian-Danish Youth House Grants

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Who can apply?

The Ukrainian-Danish Youth House supports not-for-profit projects and organisations that engage youth in society and culture, promote rights, and include youth in decision-making processes.

The Ukrainian-Danish Youth House Grant supports registered organisations that are:

• Youth-led,
• Working for youth, or
• Doing projects aimed at youth.

Youth is in our definition young people in the age 15-35.

Applicants must be registered as a civil society organisation (CSO) in Ukraine or Denmark. Ukrainian CSOs must have an operational address on Ukrainian-controlled territory.

What kinds of tracks can I apply for?

The grants are divided into three main tracks from which the applicant must choose. There are three sub tracks within the Empowerment track.

1. Empowerment

1.1. Empowerment: building confidence, ability, skills, knowledge, and critical thinking among youth.

Available project types within the sub track:

• Volunteer projects, 1 000 - 3 500 EUR
• Strategic projects, 3 500 - 7 000 EUR

1.2. Partnerships and Cultural Exchange: building partnerships within the field of civil society between youth with different backgrounds (within Ukraine and between Ukraine and Denmark).

Available project types within the sub track:

• Volunteer projects, 1 000–3 500 EUR
• Strategic projects, 3 500–7 000 EUR

1.3. Grants for projects in the House in Kyiv: organizing projects, program or a series of events for youth in the space of the Youth House in Kyiv.

Available project types within the sub track:

• Strategic projects, 3 500–6 000 EUR

2. Grants for Mykolaiv Youth
Strengthening local youth in their development, cultural life, international exchange, gaining skills, establishing new initiatives and participating in decision-making processes.

Available project types within the track:

• Volunteer projects, 2 200 EUR
• Strategic projects, 4 000 EUR

*Note: All project(s) in this category must be implemented in Mykolaiv and/or Mykolaiv region.

3. Youth Center Support Grants
Support for youth centers/spaces to cover the purchase of technical equipment/materials necessary for the operation of the youth center. The support does not cover fees, salaries, administration, etc.

Available project types within the track:

• Volunteer projects only, 500-3 700 EUR

*Note: Youth Centers registered as a Civil Society Organisation (CSO), or Communal Institutions are eligible to apply for the Youth Center Support Grant program.

All projects must be finalized until 31.12.2025.

What are project types?

1. Strategic youth projects

Projects including and promoting youth participation in society, culture and decision-making, in which the applicants strive towards creating long-lasting impact.

• The grant amount is within the range of EUR 3.500 – 7.000.
• The organisation will be allowed to use 15% of the budget on administration fees and development.
• Co-financing is allowed if needed.

2. Volunteer-led youth projects

Projects in which youth-led initiatives implement projects / activities solely on a voluntary basis (i.e. no salaries), with the aim to provide opportunities for youth with a focus on inclusion, creativity, rights, recovery, sustainable solutions, etc.

• The budget amount is within the range of EUR 1.000-3.500.
• For this kind of project, the grant cannot be used for any form of salary or honorarium.

The priority in the selection process will be given to:

• Youth-led projects
• Youth groups that are democratically organised or wish to be democratically organised
• Projects implemented in cooperation of Ukrainian and Danish partners

The Ukrainian-Danish Youth House, Danish Youth Council, or Danish Cultural Institute cannot act as a partner organisation.

How to apply

Read the guidelines (ENG / UA) before applying.

1. The application must be submitted through The Ukrainian-Danish Youth House - Application Portal.
2. New applicants must create a profile on the application portal by following the link: https://udyh.grant.nu/profile/#/signup. If you have already applied to the Grant Program through GrantOne, click “Back to login”.
3. Once you have a profile, you can submit your application(s) and receive feedback from the Grant Secretariat. An organisation can submit no more than three applications per year.

The application must consist of:

• Project description
• Relevant information about the applicant organisation
• Project Budget
• Additional materials relevant to your application
• Consent regarding data entered

The applicant can receive advice in the writing process by writing to grants@theyouthhouse.org.

Documents

Guidelines

• Guidelines (ENG)
• Guidelines (UA)