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MHP-Hromadi Charitable Foundation Invests UAH 10 Million in the Development of Ukrainian Communities
04 march 2026
The competition operates in 13 regions of Ukraine: Vinnytsia, Volyn, Dnipropetrovsk, Zhytomyr, Ivano-Frankivsk, Kyiv, Lviv, Poltava, Sumy, Ternopil, Khmelnytskyi, Cherkasy, and Chernihiv regions.
This year, the competition will support projects across five focus areas: veteran rehabilitation, community recovery and development, energy security and autonomy, inclusive development, and preservation of traditions and cultural heritage.
“We see strong initiatives and a genuine commitment to change lives for the better within communities. Our mission is to create opportunities for this — to provide resources, expertise, and reliable partnership. When solutions are born within the community and implemented collaboratively, they become tangible for people, deliver long-term impact, and strengthen both local development and Ukraine as a whole,”
— said Oleksandr Pakholiuk, Director of the MHP–Hromadi Charitable Foundation.
Eligible applicants include local self-government bodies, municipal enterprises, institutions, organizations, and public and charitable associations.
Applicants may submit up to three projects across two funding streams:
LOT 1: “Partnership for Sustainable Development” — grants ranging from UAH 50,000 to 100,000; at least 50 projects will be supported.
LOT 2: “Capable Community” — grants ranging from UAH 400,000 to 500,000; 10 projects will be selected.
Co-financing is mandatory. With combined grant support and community contributions, the total project budget may reach up to UAH 1 million.
“In 2026, we are deliberately strengthening our focus on community energy security. Today, schools, hospitals, and social institutions operate under challenging conditions — power supply disruptions directly affect the quality of services provided to people. Through the competition, communities can secure funding to implement alternative energy sources, improve building energy efficiency, and establish backup power systems. This is an investment not only in resource efficiency but in the stability and uninterrupted operation of critically important infrastructure,”
— emphasized Volodymyr Panchenko, Head of National Projects Implementation at the MHP–Hromadi Charitable Foundation.
Applications will be accepted until April 15. The winners will be announced in June, after which they will begin project implementation.
“Participation in the ‘Time to Act, Ukraine!’ competition is a marker of a community’s maturity and readiness to take responsibility for its own development. Strong communities are a vital pillar of national resilience. For us, as a socially responsible business, it is essential to support them on this path. The competition is built on cooperation that unites local authorities, residents, local businesses, and partners in joint efforts across veteran reintegration and rehabilitation, infrastructure recovery, and inclusive development. Such collaboration creates a comfortable and sustainable living environment in towns and villages,”
— commented Andrii Rybalka, Head of MHP Central Hub.
The competition launch was announced during a presentation at the Municipal Sports Complex “Dnipro,” which won in the “Capable Community” category last year and received a UAH 500,000 grant. The funding was allocated to implement the “Medical Center of MSC ‘Dnipro’” project aimed at rehabilitating a greater number of defenders.
“The number of veterans requiring long-term recovery after injuries and amputations continues to grow. Thanks to the project, we improved conditions for secondary rehabilitation, engaged people with amputations in physical training, and strengthened medical support through staff training. The recovery process has become faster and more effective,”
— said Yurii Honcharov, Director of MSC “Dnipro.” “As part of our continued cooperation with the Foundation, 100% of the funds raised during the MHP Run4Victory charity race in Cherkasy will be directed toward the recovery of veterans.”
Over the entire history of the competition, the Foundation has provided more than UAH 56 million in funding, supported 655 social initiatives, and benefited more than 3.5 million people.
