- Program Civil Society
- Program Area Special Initiatives
- Grant Amount $150,000
- Grant Period November 1, 2024–October 31, 2026
- Location Poltava, Ukraine
- Geographic Focus Ukraine
About this grant
The Association for Communities Participatory Development is a nonprofit alliance of local councils and territorial communities established in 2020 to develop democratic, open and inclusive local governance by promoting participatory practices and underscoring the significance of resident involvement in local development. Currently, the grantee includes more than 40 local government and civil society representatives, representing 24 territorial communities from seven Ukrainian regions. With an institutional development support grant, the grantee will: 1) establish and formalize a network of past and current project participants; 2) create a platform for knowledge exchange through a robust website; 3) undergo comprehensive strategic planning; 4) support the professional development of staff; 5) upgrade its office equipment and supplies; 6) increase its visibility and influence through better outreach; and 7) establish a monitoring, evaluation and learning framework.