Culture Helps Solidarity: Open Call for Individual Grants (Third Round)

Cultural work does not stop in times of crisis. Across Ukraine and in countries hosting displaced communities, artists, cultural managers and activists continue to support others while navigating the personal impact of war. The Culture Helps Solidarity programme responds to this reality by offering direct support that enables individuals to sustain their work and wellbeing. The third round of Individual Grants is now open, providing flexible support of up to €1,200 to Ukrainian cultural professionals working with displaced people, refugees and vulnerable groups, including veterans, in Ukraine and across Creative Europe countries.

The grants are designed as personal support rather than project funding. They can be used for wellbeing-related needs such as psychological counselling, trauma-informed coaching, restorative care or participation in cultural and learning activities that support resilience. Applicants must be aged 18 or above, have been affected by war or displacement, and be actively engaged in cultural or community-based work supporting others. The selection process prioritises clarity of need, relevance to wellbeing, and the potential for the grant to strengthen the applicant’s ability to continue their work.

The call is open from 27 April to 18 May 2026 (13:00 Amsterdam time / 14:00 Kyiv time), with an online information session taking place on 5 May. This is part of a rolling series of calls running until 2028, offering repeated opportunities for support. Culture Helps Solidarity is co-funded by the EU Creative Europe programme and implemented by the European Cultural Foundation with Insha Osvita, zusa and the VETERANKA Movement.