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What we fund

The Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) provides funding for non-profit initiatives that address and respond to urgent and long-term needs in Ukraine.

Eligible applicants include:

  • Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
  • Charitable foundations 
  • International organizations
  • Municipal institutions (e.g., hospitals, libraries, museums)
  • Canadian registered charities

Visit the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) website for a complete list of qualified donees.

Only initiatives that align with one or more of CUF’s four funding areas will be considered.

Please do not contact program officers or board members directly. CUF does not review or accept unsolicited proposals submitted outside the official application process.

Funding approach

CUF prioritizes initiatives that:

  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of the issue and its broader context
  • Take a strategic, long-term approach focused on impact and sustainability
  • Address clearly identified needs by applying best practices

CUF funds organizations that are:

  • Well-managed, effective, and recognized leaders in their field, with a minimum of three years of experience
  • Results-driven and committed to achieving targeted, measurable impact
  • Collaborative and open to sharing knowledge with partners and stakeholders

Funding areas

CUF currently accepts proposals in the following categories:

Humanitarian Initiatives

Maximum CUF Contribution: $100,000

Initiatives that deliver urgent humanitarian assistance in areas such as food security, emergency shelter, energy resilience. healthcare and basic needs, to people facing crises like violent conflict, natural disasters, pandemics or economic crises – including situations where many of these threats occur simultaneously.

Human & Civil Rights Initiatives

Maximum CUF Contribution: $50,000

Initiatives that protect and support individuals and communities, including children, who face violations of their basic human and/or civil rights. Projects may also focus on advancing social development, strengthening democratic institutions, and promoting the rule of law.

Education Initiatives

Maximum CUF Contribution: $10,000

Programs that promote and advance education through training and capacity building.

Heritage, Arts & Culture Initiatives

Maximum CUF Contribution: $5,000

Programs that preserve and promote Ukrainian cultural heritage through diverse forms of the arts.

The foundation does not support the following (Ineligibility Criteria):

  • General fundraising campaigns
  • New construction or capital projects
  • Political campaigns, partisan activities, or legislative lobbying
  • Legal proceedings or court challenges
  • Direct financial assistance or grants to individuals
  • Projects conducted exclusively for religious purposes
  • Endowments or academic chairs
  • Infrastructure maintenance

Grant conditions

  • During the October 2025 intake period, the following funding caps are to be used as a guideline when applying:
    • Humanitarian aid initiatives: up to CAD $100,000
    • Human and civil rights initiatives: up to CAD $50,000
    • Education initiatives: up to CAD $10,000
    • Heritage, arts and culture initiatives: up to CAD $5,000  
  • A project start date must begin on or after February 1, 2026.
  • Co-funding arrangements are strongly encouraged and prioritized during the selection process.
  • Administrative expenses must not exceed 10% of the total requested funding.
  • Funding is available only for term-specific initiatives of up to 2 years.
  • Applicants may be located anywhere in the world, provided their project directly addresses CUF’s priority funding areas.

Key dates & requirements

Application intake period: October 1-31, 2025

Notification of results: Within 45 business days after the intake period closes

For inquiries or clarification, please contact: [email protected] 

To Apply:
Please note: The application forms are available in English only. If you require clarification or assistance in French regarding the application process or funding guidelines, you may write to us at [email protected].

Guidelines

There are five stages to CUF’s funding application and selection process.

Review funding priorities

Applicants must read CUF’s funding approach to ensure their project aligns with CUF’s funding areas.

Submit your application online

Applicants must complete and submit the application online during the intake period. If more details are required, CUF will contact the applicant.

Due diligence review

Each application undergoes a rigorous due diligence process. If questions arise during the review process, CUF will contact the applicant for more information and / or set up a call. CUF will inform applicants of the application review status within 45 business days after the intake period closes.

Final review and approval

CUF’s Programming Committees make the final decision to approve or decline eligible applications.

Notification of decision

CUF will contact applicants when the final decision is made. Please note that, due to organizational limitations, CUF cannot provide individual assessments, clarifications, or feedback on declined proposals.