JICA grant agreement with Ukraine: humanitarian demining and ordnance clearance
Verified by the editorial team 29 September 2026
Updated Clarified: JPY 4 billion intergovernmental agreement, not an NGO call; deadline removed (31.03.2027 is the funds availability period)
Summary
An intergovernmental grant agreement, not a call for organisations: JICA provides the Government of Ukraine with JPY 4 billion for humanitarian demining and clearance of explosive ordnance. Recipients are the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the State Emergency Service; NGOs cannot apply.
About the call
The agreement between the Japan International Cooperation Agency and the Government of Ukraine was signed on 23 January 2026. The JPY 4,000,000,000 grant funds emergency response in humanitarian demining and clearance of unexploded ordnance through the procurement of equipment, materials and services.
It has two subprojects: humanitarian demining and training (JPY 3.5 billion, implemented by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine) and medical services (JPY 500 million, implemented by the Ministry of Internal Affairs). Funds are available from entry into force until 31 March 2027; procurement is done by the recipient directly or through an agent.
The document is published on Ukraine's legislation portal as an international agreement. It provides no open call or application procedure for NGOs.
Who can apply
- Not applicable: the recipient is the Government of Ukraine via the Interior Ministry and State Emergency Service
Who cannot apply
- NGOs and charities
- Communities and initiative groups
What the funds are for
- Equipment and materials for humanitarian demining
- Training of demining specialists
- Medical services and equipment (Interior Ministry subproject)
How to apply
- 1Review the call conditions via the official link
- 2Prepare the application and budget according to the requirements
- 3Submit the application in the specified manner and within the deadline
Questions and answers
- Can NGOs receive funds under the JICA agreement?
- No. The agreement provides no open call or application procedure for NGOs; the recipient is the Government of Ukraine via the Interior Ministry and State Emergency Service.
- Which subprojects does the JICA grant cover?
- Humanitarian demining and training (JPY 3.5 billion) and medical services (JPY 500 million). Funds are available from entry into force until 31 March 2027.
Change history
- Updated: Clarified: JPY 4 billion intergovernmental agreement, not an NGO call; deadline removed (31.03.2027 is the funds availability period)
