{"id":3167,"date":"2026-02-02T17:19:45","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T15:19:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insha-osvita.org\/en\/?p=3167"},"modified":"2026-02-02T17:32:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T15:32:06","slug":"culture-helps-solidarity-open-call-for-individual-grants-first-round-2-23-february-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insha-osvita.org\/en\/culture-helps-solidarity-open-call-for-individual-grants-first-round-2-23-february-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Culture Helps Solidarity: Open Call for Individual Grants \u2014 first round, 2-23 February 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Culture Helps Solidarity supports arts and culture professionals from Ukraine to sustain creativity, resilience, and community connection during and after the war. Running until 2028, it combines three grant schemes (individual grants, thematic project grants and collaboration grants) and a rich programme of mentoring, learning, and peer exchange. Culture Helps Solidarity is co-financed by the EU through Creative Europe and implemented by the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/culturalfoundation.eu\/\">European Cultural Foundation<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(Amsterdam) with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/insha-osvita.org\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Insha\u00a0Osvita<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(Kyiv),\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/zusaculture.org\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">zusa<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(Berlin), and the\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwvm.org.ua\/en\/\">VETERANKA\u00a0Movement<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(Kyiv).\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Individual Grants provide direct, flexible support to Ukrainian cultural professionals who are working\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0often voluntarily\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0with displaced people and refugees, particularly vulnerable communities such as veterans,\u00a0in Ukraine or in Creative Europe (CE) countries. These grants are designed to offer quick,\u00a0accessible\u00a0and\u00a0personal\u00a0assistance\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0not project implementation\u00a0support\u00a0&#8211; strengthening the personal wellbeing,\u00a0resilience\u00a0and mental health of those individuals, enabling them to\u00a0continue<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">their crucial cultural,\u00a0community-based\u00a0work in extremely challenging circumstances.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This first call launches a series of rolling application rounds, which will open\u00a0approximately every\u00a0six weeks.\u00a0Across the\u00a02026-2028\u00a0project period, we anticipate 10\u201314 such cycles.\u00a0In each cycle,\u00a0approximately 7\u00a0to 10 grants of up to EUR 1,200 will be disbursed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Who is it for?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This call\u00a0seeks\u00a0to\u00a0support\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">individuals working in arts,\u00a0culture\u00a0or community-based cultural activities<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0who:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">support\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">displaced Ukrainians<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, both inside Ukraine and across Creative Europe\u00a0countries;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">work with vulnerable groups such as\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">veterans<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">are in need of\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">psychological, emotional or wellbeing support<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to continue their cultural or community\u00a0engagement;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">have been personally affected by war,\u00a0displacement\u00a0and\/or\u00a0traumatic working conditions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>What do we offer?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We offer up to\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u20ac1,200<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(including taxes if applicable)\u00a0per individual, disbursed as a\u00a0one-off\u00a0contribution.\u00a0The grant may be used\u00a0strictly\u00a0for\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">personal mental health and wellbeing\u00a0support<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0may not be directed to third parties, to\u00a0project implementation\u00a0or\u00a0organisational\u00a0costs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Eligible activities\u00a0include:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Psychotherapy or psychological\u00a0counselling;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Trauma-informed\u00a0coaching or emotional\u00a0(group)\u00a0support\u00a0sessions;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Restorative care or rehabilitation stays (e.g., sanatorium treatment, wellness\u00a0programmes, retreats);<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Visit to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0cultural\u00a0institutions\u00a0and\u00a0events\u00a0(tickets\u00a0to\u00a0museums,\u00a0theat<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">re<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s,\u00a0cinemas,\u00a0concerts,\u00a0etc.);<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">P<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">articipation\u00a0in\u00a0master\u00a0classes\u00a0or\u00a0workshops\u00a0(art\u00a0therapy)\u00a0and\u00a0materials\u00a0for\u00a0participation\u00a0in\u00a0them,\u00a0if\u00a0necessary;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Other justified wellbeing-oriented services that directly support the applicant\u2019s resilience.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The grant\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">may not<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0be used for:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">purchase\u00a0of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">medication or medical devices<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(even\u00a0if\u00a0prescribed\u00a0by\u00a0a\u00a0doctor)<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">purchase\u00a0of\u00a0material\u00a0assets\u00a0(tools,\u00a0household\u00a0items,\u00a0equipment,\u00a0etc,\u00a0consumables\u00a0for\u00a0work,\u00a0etc.)<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">payment\u00a0of\u00a0rent\u00a0for\u00a0premises\u00a0(residential\u00a0or\u00a0commercial,\u00a0non-residential)\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">tuition fees, other training costs\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(formal\u00a0or\u00a0informal)<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">invasive\u00a0interventions\u00a0(surgical\u00a0operations,\u00a0cosmetic\u00a0procedures,\u00a0dental\u00a0interventions,\u00a0etc.)<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">streaming\u00a0platform\u00a0subscriptions;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">consultations\u00a0with\u00a0doctors\u00a0of\u00a0alternative\u00a0medical\u00a0practice<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">strictly humanitarian\u00a0needs\u00a0or\u00a0cost-of living support.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Eligibility criteria:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Individual grants are strictly dedicated to individuals, who:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">are a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ged\u00a018 and\u00a0above;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">reside\u00a0in Ukraine or have fled from Ukraine to one of the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/funding-tenders\/opportunities\/docs\/2021-2027\/crea\/guidance\/list-3rd-country-participation_crea_en.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Creative Europe\u00a0countries<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">artists, cultural managers, or\u00a0activists\u00a0volunteers working with displaced persons in Ukraine, or with refugees from Ukraine in one of\u00a0the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/funding-tenders\/opportunities\/docs\/2021-2027\/crea\/guidance\/list-3rd-country-participation_crea_en.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Creative Europe countries<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, particularly\u00a0veterans;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">submit\u00a0a complete application form in either Ukrainian or English language.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Selection criteria<\/b>\u202f<b>and process:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Personal motivation and clarity<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0Is the need well explained? Is the request coherent and sincere?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Relevance<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to the\u00a0call\u00a0focus &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Does the application clearly focus on the applicant\u2019s mental health and wellbeing?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Effectiveness<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Does the applicant\u00a0demonstrate\u00a0a convincing professional profile and\u00a0an active cultural role that\u00a0benefits\u00a0displaced persons?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Impact<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Will the support meaningfully improve the applicant\u2019s resilience and ability to continue their work<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(beyond the recovery period financed through the grant)?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Coherence and feasibility<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0of the planned use of funds\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0Are the requested activities realistic and eligible?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Following an eligibility check, applications will be\u00a0assessed by\u00a0external advisors who are familiar with the cultural sector and the current context in Ukraine.\u00a0Final decisions\u00a0will be\u00a0made by the\u00a0consortium partners,\u00a0who\u00a0review the recommendations to ensure consistency and budgetary balance.\u00a07 to 10 applications will be awarded per round.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Timeline:<\/b>\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2\u00a0February\u00a02026<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">first\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">call for proposals open<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">9\u00a0February 2026<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">info session\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">23\u00a0February\u00a02026<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">call closed<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">End of\u00a0March 2026<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">proposals assessed and selected\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">16\u00a0March\u00a02026<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">second call for proposals open\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>How to apply?<\/b><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The submission deadline for proposals is\u00a0Monday,\u00a023<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">rd<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0February\u00a02026, 13:00 Amsterdam time\/ 14:00 Kyiv time.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can find more information -including the budget template- and\u00a0submit\u00a0your application via this link:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/culture-of-solidarity-fund.grantplatform.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/culture-of-solidarity-fund.grantplatform.com\/<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We\u00a0are organizing an\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">online\u00a0info session on the\u00a09<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0February<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0at\u00a014:00 Amsterdam time \/ 15:00 Kyiv time\u00a0where\u00a0participants can\u00a0enter into a\u00a0Q&#038;A session with the partners\u00a0regarding\u00a0the application process and criteria.\u00a0You can register via this link:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/260285799401363\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/260285799401363<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Important\u00a0information:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Each call\u00a0remains\u00a0open for three weeks, followed by three weeks of assessment, with new rounds launched\u00a0roughly every\u00a0six weeks.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To ensure\u00a0an optimal\u00a0allocation of resources, we can process up to 140 applications per round. Once this limit is reached, the round will close, and any\u00a0additional\u00a0applications will be automatically placed on the waiting list for the next round.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Please note that demand is high and competition is strong. We therefore encourage you to take the time to prepare a high-quality application that stands out in a highly competitive selection process.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Should\u00a0you have further questions, please\u00a0contact\u00a0us at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:chs@culturalfoundation.eu\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">chs@culturalfoundation.eu<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Th<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e \u201cCulture Helps Solidarity \/\u00a0\u041a\u0443\u043b\u044c\u0442\u0443\u0440\u0430\u00a0\u0434\u043e\u043f\u043e\u043c\u0430\u0433\u0430\u0454:\u00a0\u0421\u043e\u043b\u0456\u0434\u0430\u0440\u043d\u0456\u0441\u0442\u044c\u201d\u00a0is a project co-funded by the EU Creative Europe Programme and implemented by\u202f<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the European Cultural Foundation (NL), Insha\u00a0Osvita\u00a0(UA),\u00a0zusa\u202f(DE) and\u00a0VETERANKA\u00a0Movement\u202f(UA).\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Culture Helps Solidarity supports arts and culture professionals from Ukraine to sustain creativity, resilience, and community connection during and after the war. 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