Rapid grants for museums from ICOM Ukraine
Verified by the editorial team 29 September 2026
Updated Source is now the ICOM Ukraine site instead of the form; museums are the main applicants
Summary
The 'Museums of Japan - to the Museums of Ukraine' rapid-grant programme for emergency response to war-related threats. From UAH 50,000 to 500,000 to rescue museum collections, stabilise heritage sites and evacuate valuables.
About the call
The ICOM Ukraine initiative, supported by ICOM Japan and the Japanese Association of Museums, targets emergency response to threats in the cultural sphere: shelling, occupation and an approaching front line. Grants of UAH 50,000 to 500,000 are awarded where, without intervention, museum collections, buildings or documentation risk being lost. Only measures aimed at stabilising the situation and preventing further damage are supported. Applications are submitted via an online form; after submission an email arrives with a link to upload the cost estimate.
Who can apply
- Museums and organisations whose projects respond to an immediate war-related threat
- Where museum collections, buildings or documentation are at risk of loss
What the funds are for
- Rescuing museum collections
- Stabilising cultural heritage sites
- Evacuating museum valuables
Documents required
Forms and templates are on the call page
How to apply
- 1Complete the request form at the link
- 2Upload the cost estimate via the link in the reply email
- 3Add supporting materials if needed
Questions and answers
- When can a museum receive an ICOM rapid grant?
- When the project responds to an immediate war-related threat and, without intervention, museum collections, buildings or documentation risk being lost.
- Does the programme fund museum development?
- No. Only measures aimed at stabilising the situation and preventing further damage are supported.
Change history
- Updated: Source is now the ICOM Ukraine site instead of the form; museums are the main applicants
Donor contacts
Email: project@icom.in.ua
Website: icom.in.ua
