LONDON, April 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news:

The British Embassy Kyiv invites proposals from non-profit organisations for project work under the UK's Integrated Security Fund (ISF) for the period from 1July2026 to 31 March 2027.

As part ofthe Security and Defence Reform (SDR) programming,the UK government will provide up to£1,500,000to supportnational level policy,coordinationand implementation onVeterans'affairs in Ukraine.The UK intends for this support to primarily be provided directly to the Ministry of Veterans Affairs (MoVA)with a strong emphasis on the need for coordination and integration withsecurity and defence, andsocial recoverypathways acrossGovernment of Ukraine (GoU)line ministries, andinformed bycommunity-led service delivery.

This programming buildsonpreviouswork undertakento support the capacity and capability ofMoVA via the Delivery Office in MoVA andthrough UK fundingto veteran CSOs ontheir input tonational policy and laws/policies on veterans.

We would like to focus on the followingoutcome areas:

* Capacity and capability support to MoVA in support of the National Veterans Strategy2030. Key areas that could be focused on are:

* Expansion of Veteran Pro digitalisation to add regional and community level functionality in support of veterans' inclusive access to support. * Strengtheningneeds assessment, andanalyticalcapacityandcapabilityto inform veteran policy, including to supportMoVAscenario planning. This willlikely requirestrengthening data collection from veterans to assess gaps, barriers and potentially develop new policy and delivery models with line ministries. * Embedding a strategic communication approach linked to the National level strategy,prioritiesand implementation on veterans, including close coordination with regions/municipalities; and * Strengthen capacity and capability of MoVA to coordinate and integrate veteran needs withGoUline Ministries across defence,securityand social recovery issues, social recovery pathways and community level service delivery.

* Involvement ofCSOs and analytical centresinpolicy formulation, national levelstrategyand implementation to support veterans, including the linkages withthe UkrainePlan and other national level strategies. * Strengthening capability of the Ministry tomainstreamgender equality,inclusionand disability across MoVA strategy development,analysisand implementation approaches, including implementation of gender budgeting (as mandatedthroughthe Law 12245adopted in 2024. Article 20, section 10, ofthe Budget Code of Ukrainestates that gender-responsive approach is part of program-based budgeting implemented throughout budget planning,executionand reporting. More information on the gender budgetingmethodologyis available in theOrder by Ministry of Finance on Methodological Recommendations on Implementation of Gender-Responsive Approach to the Budget Processfrom 2019 (methodologyis non-binding).

The UK is looking to fund one single project that covers most,if not all,of the above goals. Bids are welcome from single organisations or from coalitions brought together for this purpose. The organisation(s) will be expected to work closely with other donors and structures that are supporting the Ministry of Veterans Affairs and/or engaging in this space. This will need to include working closely with the EBRD Reform Support Team supporting MoVA,and Canadian funded capacitysupport to the Ministryover the next three years. A flexible and agile approach will be necessary to align to the political context.

Please note, that the inclusion of veterans' families should be taken as included throughout the Call for Proposal documentation when veterans are mentioned.

Only non-profit organisations are invited to bid. This call for bids is open for International Organisations (IOs), International non-governmental organisations (INGOs)and local civil society organisations (CSOs), that can also apply in consortium of few CSOs. Successful projects should have sustainable outcomes and should clearlyidentifythe change that will be brought about. Successful projects may also build on projects by other organisations, complementing their efforts. All bids should make clear how they complement existing activities supported by other donors and international partners, and how work in the regions, if suggested, complements national level activity.

The minimum indicative funding for projects is £1,000,000and maximum £1,500,000.This may be in addition to co-funding and self-funding contributions; indeed, co-funding will be considered a merit. Projects must be implemented and all payments made by31March2027.Bidders should make clear how they will plan for an exit stage of the project and the transfer of capacity and capability building provided through the project lifetime. Whereappropriate, bidders are encouraged to describe how their project could be furtherscaled-upifadditionalfunding became available

The British Embassy Kyiv will carry out due diligence of potential grantee/s, including seeking references, for successful bidders.

Bidding is competitive and only selected project(s) will receive funding. The Embassy reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids without incurring any obligation to inform the affected applicant(s) of the grounds of such acceptance or rejection. Due to the volume of bids expected we will not be able to provide feedback on unsuccessful bids.

Proposals should be sent to the British Embassy Kyiv atKyiv.Projects@fcdo.gov.ukby 17:00 (Kyiv time)on 15 May 2026. Pleaseindicatethe name of the bidder in the subject line. We aim to evaluate proposalsby the end of May. Successful shortlisted bidders will be informed bythe end of May.

* Detailed Call for Proposals (ODT, 29.2 KB) * ISF_Project Proposal Template_Part A_Annex 1 (ODT, 60.8 KB) * ISF_Project_Activity-Based_Budget_Template_Annex 2 (ODS, 1.2 MB) * Programme Expenditure Eligible Cost Guidance _Annex 3 (ODT, 67.8 KB) * CSSF GESI Marker [Guidance]_Annex 4 (PDF, 582 KB, 33 pages)

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