Integrating Veterans' Perspectives into Community Activities (Polaris Programme)
Verified by the editorial team 10 September 2026
Summary
The Swedish-Ukrainian Polaris Programme will provide five communities with expert support in developing and implementing systemic veteran policy and services for veterans and their families. Instead of funding - consultations, training, and material support for individual facilities.
About the call
Within the "Integrating Veterans' Perspectives into Community Activities" track, five communities will receive support in strategic planning of veteran policy, institutional strengthening, service infrastructure development, and information systems. Support will run from October 2026 to June 2027, with a Memorandum of Cooperation signed with partner communities.
Who can apply
- Territorial communities with a population of 5,000 to 100,000 people
- Applications submitted by community heads, deputies, secretaries, or chief administrative officers
Who cannot apply
- Communities outside the specified population range
What the funds are for
- Strategic planning of local veteran policy
- Training and institutional strengthening of communities
- Material support for individual service infrastructure facilities for veterans
Documents required
Forms and templates are on the call page
How to apply
- 1Complete the electronic application form on the Polaris Programme website
- 2Submit by 16:00 on 21 September 2026
- 3Undergo questionnaire assessment and an online interview
Timeline
Questions and answers
- Did the Polaris Programme give money to communities?
- No. Instead of funding, communities receive consultations, training and material support for individual facilities.
- How long does Polaris Programme support for communities last?
- Support will run from October 2026 to June 2027. A Memorandum of Cooperation is signed with partner communities.
Donor contacts
Email: denys.chechel@polaris.org.ua
