Grants Up to $20,000 for Businesses in Four Ukrainian Regions: How to Apply.

Mercy Corps Launches Financial Aid Program

According to Novyny.live: In the summer of 2026, Mercy Corps will roll out a financial assistance initiative targeting war-affected enterprises across four regions of Ukraine. This program offers grants of up to $20,000 to support small and medium-sized businesses that have suffered losses due to the conflict.

The aid covers the city of Kyiv, the Kyiv region, as well as Chernihiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Odesa oblasts. Micro-businesses can receive up to $2,600 in funding. The U.S.-backed assistance amounts to 12,300 Ukrainian hryvnias. This effort is part of the Ukraine Economic Resilience Program (ERP), aimed at reviving and fostering entrepreneurship nationwide.

Two Tracks of Financial Support

The Mercy Corps initiative includes two distinct support tracks:

• Financial aid for small and medium-sized enterprises;
• Individual financial assistance.

Applicants must follow a specific process to participate. The first step involves submitting a preliminary application, followed by a selection stage. After that, candidates need to file a full application and collaborate on developing a business expansion plan.

Beyond monetary support, the program also offers professional training for Ukrainians, helping them sharpen their skills and boost business competitiveness amid post-war economic recovery.

The launch of the Mercy Corps program marks a critical step in rebuilding Ukraine’s economy, as small and medium-sized enterprises form a substantial part of the country’s economic framework.

Grants and training can not only help businesses recover but also drive job creation and improve living standards in affected areas. The program’s success hinges on active participation from entrepreneurs in submitting applications and executing development plans, which will further support long-term economic recovery in the post-war period.