Travel grants for activists of women's and feminist organisations
Verified by the editorial team 29 September 2026
Added to the catalogue Added to the catalogue after checking the funder's page
Summary
Up to CAD 4,000 (paid in UAH equivalent) for representatives of women's NGOs to attend international conferences and seminars. Applications are rolling and must be submitted at least three weeks before the trip.
About the call
The Ukrainian Women's Fund, under the project «Women's Voice and Leadership: New Strength» (Government of Canada's Women's Voice and Leadership programme), accepts applications for travel grants. They cover economy tickets, accommodation, registration fees, insurance and other costs of attending international conferences and seminars.
Applications come from an officially registered women's civic organisation from any region of Ukraine whose statute targets women's rights and/or gender equality. One activist can receive a travel grant at most twice a year. The expert committee reviews applications continuously.
Who can apply
- Officially registered women's civic organisations from all regions of Ukraine
- Statute focused on women's rights and/or gender equality
- Not linked to state bodies or political parties
Who cannot apply
- Political parties and civil servants
- Professional women's associations that do not follow feminist principles
- Network members attending their own network's internal meetings
What the funds are for
- Economy tickets and accommodation
- Registration fees and insurance
- Participation in international conferences and seminars
Documents required
Forms and templates are on the call page
How to apply
- 1Register at uwf.org.ua/grantees
- 2Fill in the online form and trip budget
- 3Apply at least three weeks before the planned trip
Questions and answers
- How often can one activist receive a travel grant?
- One activist can receive a travel grant at most twice a year.
- Which costs does a Ukrainian Women's Fund travel grant cover?
- Economy tickets, accommodation, registration fees, insurance and other costs of attending international conferences and seminars.
Change history
- Added: Added to the catalogue after checking the funder's page
Donor contacts
Email: grants@uwf.org.ua
Website: uwf.org.ua


