Grant programs provide real support that helps businesses scale, automate processes, and create jobs. We encourage entrepreneurs not to miss the chance and apply now! The Fuel and Energy Business Association has selected four relevant programs that will help small and medium-sized businesses grow.

• Grant Support for Microbusinesses in Central and Eastern Ukraine

The international humanitarian organization Help – Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe is implementing the project “Strengthening Communities and Enhancing Resilience for Vulnerable Groups across Ukraine.”
This project aims to support businesses with realistic and sustainable business ideas to restore or develop their economic activities. The microgrant includes targeted charitable assistance for purchasing equipment and materials, with a total amount of up to 2,800 euros. The application deadline is March 24, 2025, and may be extended. Detailed information.

• Grant Support for Microbusinesses in Western Ukraine

Help – Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe is also implementing the project “Strengthening Communities and Enhancing Resilience for Vulnerable Groups across Ukraine” in the western regions of Ukraine.
This microgrant includes targeted charitable assistance for purchasing equipment and materials, with a total amount of up to 3,000 euros. Detailed information.

• Grant Funding for Social Enterprises Supporting the “Green” Transition from the European Union

The European Union provides an opportunity for micro and small social enterprises participating in the SKI.F.T program (Skills for Transition) to receive a grant of up to 6,700 euros.
The grant funding is provided for the purchase of services that support the development of enterprises towards green transition, such as training, consulting, environmental impact assessments, creation of new business models, marketing, sustainable practices, etc. The application deadline is June 30, 2025.
Detailed information.

• Financial Support for Businesses of Veterans and Their Families

The organizer of the project is the Lviv Regional State Administration. Grant assistance is available for businesses whose founders are veterans of the war (ATO, OOS), their family members, or the families of fallen soldiers.
Financial support is provided to business entities involved in agricultural activities in the form of partial reimbursement for the cost of fixed assets, machinery, and equipment purchased in the current year, up to 80% of the cost excluding VAT, but not more than 500,000 UAH per year for one entity. Only new fixed assets, either of Ukrainian or foreign production, are eligible for reimbursement. The document submission deadline is December 1, 2025. Detailed information.