Travel grants for women entrepreneurs and representatives of women's organizations
Verified by the editorial team 29 September 2026
Updated Removed hromadas from applicant types, clarified USD 1,200 is a cap including taxes, added the application window, exclusions, covered and non-covered costs and tranches.
Summary
Up to USD 1,200 (taxes included) for representatives of women's organisations and women entrepreneurs to attend international events. Applications are accepted from September 2026 to May 2027, at least three weeks before the trip, with a decision within 14 days.
About the call
The Women's Opportunities in Ukraine charitable foundation offers travel grants to women who serve society through civic or charitable organisations or their own business. The aim is participation in international events, experience exchange and professional development, stronger women's organisations, women's entrepreneurship and representing Ukraine abroad.
Eligible applicants are officially registered women's NGOs and charities from all regions of Ukraine whose statutes cover women's rights, gender equality or women's entrepreneurship, as well as sole-trader entrepreneurs (FOP). The organisation administers the grant for its representative; one application per organisation. The grant covers economy travel, accommodation for up to 7 days, registration fees and insurance.
The foundation pays in two tranches: 70% before the trip and 30% after the financial report. Organisations supporting gender equality are preferred.
Who can apply
- Women's civic organisations from all regions of Ukraine
- Women's charitable organisations
- Women sole-trader entrepreneurs (FOP)
Who cannot apply
- Organisations linked to state bodies or political parties
- Beauty industry
- Creative projects (dance, entertainment, music)
- Animal conferences and exhibitions
- Funeral industry
What the funds are for
- Economy-class transport
- Accommodation for up to 7 days
- Event registration fee
- Insurance
What is not funded
- Metro and bus tickets
- Visa
- Fuel
- Meals
Documents required
Forms and templates are on the call page
How to apply
- 1Complete the online form on the foundation's site
- 2Attach the invitation, bookings and knowledge-sharing plan
- 3Apply at least 3 weeks before the trip
- 4Wait for a decision - up to 14 calendar days
Questions and answers
- Which costs does the travel grant not cover?
- It does not cover metro and bus tickets, visas, fuel or meals. It pays for economy travel, accommodation for up to 7 days, registration fees and insurance.
- How does the foundation pay out the travel grant?
- In two tranches: 70% before the trip and 30% after the financial report. The organisation administers the grant for its representative, with one application per organisation.
Change history
- Updated: Removed hromadas from applicant types, clarified USD 1,200 is a cap including taxes, added the application window, exclusions, covered and non-covered costs and tranches.
Donor contacts
Email: fund.wo.ua@gmail.com
