IMPACT NETWORKS: grants for Ukraine-Moldova cross-border cooperation
Verified by the editorial team 29 September 2026
Updated Merged with a duplicate card (g139): the old address /granty/impact-networks-eurobridge-ua-md-2026 now redirects here
Summary
Up to EUR 50,000 (100% of costs) for joint strategic plans of clusters, digital innovation hubs and regional development agencies from Ukraine and Moldova. The main area is Chernivtsi, Khmelnytskyi, Vinnytsia and Odesa oblasts; the deadline is 31 October 2026.
About the call
The EU-funded EUroBRIDGE_UA_MD project has opened the first IMPACT NETWORKS call to strengthen cross-border cooperation between Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova. The budget is EUR 400,000 for 8 projects: 4 for clusters, 2 for European digital innovation hubs and 2 for regional development agencies. A grant is up to EUR 50,000 and covers 100% of eligible costs with no mandatory own contribution; it is paid 50% upfront and 50% after the final report.
The applicant must be a non-profit (civic association, association, union of legal entities, charity) acting as a cluster, digital innovation hub or regional development agency. At least two partners are needed: one from Moldova and one from the main Ukrainian area. Projects run 6-10 months and must deliver a joint strategic plan, a project portfolio and an expert pool; equipment is capped at 20% of the budget.
Applications go only online through the EUroBRIDGE_UA_MD platform, following the Guide for Applicants and annexes. The helpdesk works in Ukrainian and Romanian.
Who can apply
- Non-profits (civic associations, associations, unions of legal entities, charities) from Ukraine or Moldova
- Acting as a cluster, digital innovation hub or regional development agency
- In partnership: at least one partner from Moldova and one from the main Ukrainian area
Who cannot apply
- Ordinary NGOs without cluster, hub or RDA status
- Universities, research institutions, businesses
What the funds are for
- A joint strategic plan and portfolio of cross-border projects
- Meetings, stakeholder consultations, needs analysis
- Communication and building an expert pool
- Equipment - up to 20% of the budget
Documents required
Forms and templates are on the call page
How to apply
- 1Read the Guide for Applicants on the project site
- 2Register at eurobridge-uamd.org and apply online only
- 3Submit by 31 October 2026
Questions and answers
- Can an ordinary NGO apply to IMPACT NETWORKS?
- No. The applicant must be a non-profit acting as a cluster, digital innovation hub or regional development agency; ordinary NGOs without that status are not eligible.
- Are partners and an own contribution required?
- At least two partners are needed: one from Moldova and one from the main Ukrainian area. No own contribution is mandatory - the grant covers 100% of eligible costs.
Change history
- Updated: Merged with a duplicate card (g139): the old address /granty/impact-networks-eurobridge-ua-md-2026 now redirects here
- Updated: Added full description; clarified applicants (clusters, hubs, RDAs), regions and documents; fixed the documents list
