{"id":3334,"date":"2026-03-16T17:09:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T15:09:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insha-osvita.org\/?p=3334"},"modified":"2026-03-16T17:09:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T15:09:16","slug":"culture-helps-solidarity-kultura-dopomahaie-solidarnist-indyvidualni-hranty-druhyi-konkurs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insha-osvita.org\/en\/culture-helps-solidarity-kultura-dopomahaie-solidarnist-indyvidualni-hranty-druhyi-konkurs\/","title":{"rendered":"Culture Helps Solidarity &#8211; Open Call for Individual Grants Second round, 16 March \u2013 6 April 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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>European Cultural Foundation <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Amsterdam) with <\/span><b>Insha Osvita<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Kyiv), <\/span><b>zusa<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Berlin), and the <\/span><b>VETERANKA Movement <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Kyiv).\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Individual Grants provide direct, flexible support to Ukrainian cultural professionals who are working &#8211; often voluntarily &#8211; with displaced people and refugees, particularly vulnerable communities such as veterans, in Ukraine or in Creative Europe (CE) countries. These grants are designed to offer quick, accessible and personal assistance &#8211; not project implementation support &#8211; strengthening the personal wellbeing, resilience and mental health of those individuals, enabling them to continue their crucial cultural, community-based work in extremely challenging circumstances.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is the second call in the series of rolling application rounds, opening approximately every six weeks. Across the 2026-2028 project period, we anticipate 10\u201314 such cycles. In each cycle, approximately 7 to 10 grants of up to EUR 1,200 will be disbursed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Who is it for?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This call seeks to support <\/span><b>individuals working in arts, culture or community-based cultural activities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">support <\/span><b>displaced Ukrainians<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, both inside Ukraine and across Creative Europe countries;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">work with vulnerable groups such as <\/span><b>veterans<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are in need of <\/span><b>psychological, emotional or wellbeing support<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to continue their cultural or community engagement;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have been personally affected by war, displacement, and\/or traumatic working conditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>What do we offer?\u202f<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We offer up to <\/span><b>\u20ac1,200<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (including taxes if applicable) per individual, disbursed as a one-off contribution. The grant may be used strictly for <\/span><b>personal mental health and wellbeing support<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and may not be directed to third parties, to project implementation or organisational costs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Eligible activities include:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psychotherapy or psychological counselling;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trauma-informed coaching or emotional (group) support sessions;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restorative care or rehabilitation stays (e.g., sanatorium treatment, wellness programmes, retreats);\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit to cultural institutions and events (tickets to museums, theatres, cinemas, concerts, etc.);\u202f\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participation in master classes or workshops (art therapy) and materials for participation in them, if necessary;\u202f\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other justified wellbeing-oriented services that directly support the applicant\u2019s resilience.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The grant <\/span><b>may not<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> be used for:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">psychiatric consultations or medical mental\u2011health treatment (including any expenses that involve medical care, diagnosis)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">purchase of medication or medical devices (even if prescribed by a doctor);\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">purchase of material assets (tools, household items, equipment, etc, consumables for work, etc.);\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">payment of rent for premises (residential or commercial, non-residential)\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tuition fees, other training costs (formal or informal);\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">invasive interventions (surgical operations, cosmetic procedures, dental interventions, etc.)\u202f\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">streaming platform subscriptions;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">consultations with doctors of alternative medical practice;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">strictly humanitarian needs or cost-of living support.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Eligibility criteria:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individual grants are strictly dedicated to individuals, who:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are aged 18 and above;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reside in Ukraine or have fled from Ukraine to one of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/funding-tenders\/opportunities\/docs\/2021-2027\/crea\/guidance\/list-3rd-country-participation_crea_en.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creative Europe countries<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">artists, cultural managers, or activists volunteers working with displaced persons in Ukraine, or with refugees from Ukraine in one of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/funding-tenders\/opportunities\/docs\/2021-2027\/crea\/guidance\/list-3rd-country-participation_crea_en.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creative Europe countries<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, particularly veterans;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">submit a complete application form in either Ukrainian or English language.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Selection criteria<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u202f<\/span><b>and process:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal motivation and clarity<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Is the need well explained? Is the request coherent and sincere?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relevance<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the call focus &#8211; Does the application clearly focus on the applicant\u2019s mental health and wellbeing?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effectiveness<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Does the applicant demonstrate a convincing professional profile and an active cultural role that benefits displaced persons?\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impact<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Will the support meaningfully improve the applicant\u2019s resilience and ability to continue their work (beyond the recovery period financed through the grant)?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coherence and feasibility<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the planned use of funds &#8211; Are the requested activities realistic and eligible?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following an eligibility check, applications will be assessed by external advisors who are familiar with the cultural sector and the current context in Ukraine. Final decisions will be made by the consortium partners, who review the recommendations to ensure consistency and budgetary balance. 7 to 10 applications will be awarded per round.\u202f\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Timeline:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u202f\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16 March 2026<\/span> &#8211; <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">second <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">call for proposals open\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24 March 2026<\/span> &#8211;<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0info session\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 April 2026 &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">call closed\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">End of April 2026<\/span> &#8211; <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">proposals assessed and selected\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27 April 2026 &#8211;<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">third call for proposals open<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>How to apply?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The submission deadline for proposals is Monday, 6<\/b><b>th<\/b><b> of April 2026, 13:00 Amsterdam time\/ 14:00 Kyiv time.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can find more information &#8211; including the budget template and additional useful tips &#8211; and submit your application via this link: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/culture-of-solidarity-fund.grantplatform.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/culture-of-solidarity-fund.grantplatform.com\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are organizing an <\/span><b>online<\/b> <b>info session on the 24<\/b><b>th<\/b><b> of March<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at 13:00 Amsterdam time \/ 14:00 Kyiv time where participants can enter into a Q&#038;A session with the partners regarding the application process and criteria. You can register via this link: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/260702745639058\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/260702745639058<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Important information:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each call remains open for three weeks, followed by three weeks of assessment, with new rounds launched roughly every six weeks. To ensure an optimal allocation of resources, we can process up to 140 applications per round. Once this limit is reached, the round will close, and any additional applications will be automatically placed on the waiting list for the next round.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We encourage applicants to consider the timing of their planned activities<\/span><\/i><b><i>.<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If your intended implementation period does not align well with the current round, we recommend applying in one of the upcoming rounds that is a better fit for your timeline.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should you have further questions, please contact us at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chs@culturalfoundation.eu<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Th<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">e \u201cCulture Helps Solidarity \/ \u041a\u0443\u043b\u044c\u0442\u0443\u0440\u0430 \u0434\u043e\u043f\u043e\u043c\u0430\u0433\u0430\u0454: \u0421\u043e\u043b\u0456\u0434\u0430\u0440\u043d\u0456\u0441\u0442\u044c\u201d is a project co-funded by the EU Creative Europe Programme and implemented by\u202f<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the European Cultural Foundation (NL), Insha Osvita (UA), zusa\u202f(DE) and VETERANKA Movement\u202f(UA).<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\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. 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. 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