Resilience Fund: support of cultural and educational organisations

Sector: Culture and creative industries
Type: Grant
Location: Ukraine
Deadline: 12 October 2025 at 23:59 Kyiv time
Organiser: Goethe-Institut

This is an opportunity to continue developing culture and civil society in Ukraine despite the war.

Receive up to EUR 10,000 for an artwork, event, digitisation of cultural heritage or administrative costs and staff training. You will have three months to implement your idea — until the end of January 2026.

The programme is offered by the Goethe-Institut Ukraine as part of the Resilience Fund project. This is one of the thousands of EU opportunities for Ukraine.

Learn more about the project.

What do I get?

Between 7,000 and 10,000 euros for:

  • Cultural exchange through new artistic works, events or festivals
  • Digitalization of collections or cultural heritage objects
  • Structural costs: training, digital development, salaries, equipment, and other related expenses
Can I apply?
The organisers are waiting for applications from Ukrainian cultural and educational organizations working in the fields of theater, dance, film, music, literature, visual arts, performance, architecture, libraries, and museums.
What do I need to apply?
  • Application form filled out in English: tell us about the organisation, the project you will work on, the team, the timeframe and the expected result
  • Project budget
  • Organisation registration documents
  • Certificate of the organisation's current financial status in any form.

Find more about application requirements here.

How do I apply?

Fill out the application via the online platform by 12 October.

The results of the competition will be announced on 27 October.

Good to know
  • EUR 10,000 is not enough for your project? Explain clearly why you need more money and get the opportunity to increase the budget to EUR 12,000.
  • Priority will be given to Ukrainian-German initiatives and projects on the topic of ecology, inclusion or decolonisation.
  • Apply even if you have received funding in previous waves of the "Resilience Fund".
  • Are you currently implementing or reporting on a grant from the House of Europe or the Goethe-Institut? Unfortunately, you will not be able to apply for this competition.
  • The organisers do not accept applications from individuals, sole proprietors, or scientific, charitable, religious or political organisations. Initiatives outside Ukraine are also not supported.
  • You will need to spend the funds by 20 January 2026.

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