Capital of Adult Learning and Education (4th annual competition)
Verified by the editorial team 29 September 2026
Updated Clarified that this is an award without a cash grant; added prizes and terms, applicants are communities only
Summary
An award competition for communities, not a cash grant: the winner receives the title Capital of Adult Learning and Education, an international study visit and help finding partners abroad. Communities with at least 5,000 residents can apply.
About the call
The Ukrainian Adult Education Association and DVV International Ukraine are holding the fourth Capital of Adult Learning and Education competition. It aims to draw attention to adult education, spread good practice and strengthen exchange between adult education providers in Ukraine and abroad.
There is no direct funding. The winning community receives the title Capital of Adult Learning and Education, an international study visit and support from DVV International in finding international partners. Judges look at the community's commitment to adult education, its ability to improve local policy in this field and the involvement of education providers and civil society.
Applications are open from 1 July to 30 September 2026 inclusive. The form is sent by email in two formats: an unsigned doc and a signed pdf.
Who can apply
- Territorial communities (hromadas) of Ukraine
- With at least 5,000 residents
- Administrative districts of cities with over one million people
Who cannot apply
- Communities in temporarily occupied territories
- NGOs as standalone applicants
What the funds are for
- The title Capital of Adult Learning and Education
- An international study visit
- DVV International help finding international partners
Documents required
Forms and templates are on the call page
How to apply
- 1Read the competition regulations on the UAOD site
- 2Complete the application form
- 3Email the unsigned doc and signed pdf to info@uaod.org.ua by 30 September 2026
Timeline
Questions and answers
- Does the Capital of Adult Learning and Education competition give a cash grant?
- No, there is no direct funding. The winning community receives the title, an international study visit and support from DVV International in finding international partners.
- Could an NGO apply on its own?
- No. Applicants are territorial communities; NGOs are not accepted as standalone applicants.
Change history
- Updated: Clarified that this is an award without a cash grant; added prizes and terms, applicants are communities only
Donor contacts
Email: info@uaod.org.ua
Website: uaod.org.ua
