International Development Grant

Ukraine recovery support for transparency resilience and empowerment

Project Number: CA-3-P014077001

Status: Operational

Country/Region:

Ukraine 100.00%

Maximum Contribution: $25,000,000.00

Start Date: March 05, 2025

End Date: November 30, 2031

Duration: 6.7 years

Project Description

This project aims to support the Government of Ukraine’s efforts to strengthen decentralized recovery planning and implementation. Project activities include: (1) training in Gender-Based Analysis+ (GBA+) to relevant national authorities to strengthen their capacity to deliver inclusive recovery initiatives; (2) supporting the national Ministry for Restoration to strengthen its capacity to analyze and communicate recovery data; (3) training and supporting local authorities on strategic planning project management and results reporting; (4) training and supporting local civil society organizations to strengthen their capacity to represent vulnerable communities; and (5) granting funding to selected local recovery projects.

Expected Results

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) enhanced effectiveness of targeted national ministries and local authorities in the management of a community-led gender responsive and environmentally sustainable recovery process; (2) increased participation of civil society organizations representing women vulnerable groups and local communities in recovery; and (3) increased effectiveness and accountability of local authorities and civil society organizations in implementing project-funded recovery investments.

Key Information

Executing Agency:
Cowater International Inc.

Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada

Program:
EGM Europe Arctic Middle East and Magh

Last Modified:
September 19, 2025

Development Classifications

DAC Sector:

Urban development and management 30%
Local government finance 10%
Decentralisation and support to subnational government 20%
Democratic participation and civil society 20%
Local government administration 20%

Aid Type: Project-type interventions

Collaboration: Bilateral

Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation

Selection Mechanism:
Department-Initiated

Policy Markers
Level 1 Disability
Level 1 Indigenous Issues
Level 1 Environmental sustainability (cross-cutting)
Level 1 Youth Issues
Level 1 Participatory development and good governance
Level 1 Children's issues
Level 1 Gender equality
Major Funding (>$1M)
Budget Breakdown
2026-04-01 to 2027-03-31 $25,000,000 CAD
Geographic Information
750
Project Number: CA-3-P014077001