Grants of Up to $1,500 Offered to Support Displaced Persons in Farming.

Financial Support Program for Farmers Launched

According to Novyny.live: The charitable organization 'Caritas-Spes Ukraine' has announced a new grant program to support agricultural development. Aimed at internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the Volyn region, the initiative offers grants of up to $1,500 to help those forced from their homes re-establish their farming livelihoods and achieve self-sufficiency. This effort addresses the critical need to rebuild local food production and economic resilience in communities affected by the war.

Applications are now being accepted for the 'AGRO for Internally Displaced Persons in Volyn' program. The grants, which can be up to $1,500, are allocated for specific purposes:

• Crop farming — up to 55,000 UAH (approximately $1,240);
• Livestock farming — up to 65,000 UAH (approximately $1,470).

Pre-registration for this agricultural support is currently open.

Program Eligibility Requirements

Separately, pre-registration is also open for the REMARKET program, which offers grants exceeding $5,400 for micro and small businesses. Applications for REMARKET are due by March 20 of this year.

To qualify for the agricultural grant, applicants must meet several specific conditions. They must:

• Hold official status as an internally displaced person;
• Possess prior experience in crop or livestock farming;
• Have a household income dependent on agricultural activity;
• Have access to a plot of land between 0.15 and 2 hectares in size;
• Not have received similar assistance within the past six months;
• Not be registered as a sole proprietor (FOP);
• Not be currently operating an agricultural business.

This program represents a significant step in supporting farming among displaced populations and will contribute to the recovery of agriculture in the Volyn region. By helping IDPs restart agricultural production, the initiative not only aims to improve local food security but also to create vital income opportunities in an area facing economic challenges due to the ongoing conflict.