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IDPs and people affected by war
Initiatives supporting adaptation, recovery, and basic needs of people who have lost their homes or been affected by hostilities.
Project submission conditions
Support
Packages
- First
ExperienceWho it's for
If you have no prior experience or have raised up to UAH 20,000.
- Onboarding meeting
- 3 consultations with a platform manager
- Communication guide
- Feature in the My City donor community email newsletter
- 1 communication consultation
- Reporting support
- Analytical feedback, even if you don't reach the full goal
What's next?
An invitation to the next level —
Regular Practice. - Regular
PracticeWho it's for
If you have raised UAH 50,000.
- Everything included in the First Experience level, plus:
- A tactical session before launch
- Analysis of your previous campaigns
- Access to the author community
- Access to the My City project pitchings
- Opportunity for co-funding through the Project Support Fund
- An extended promo package and a dedicated co-authored post
What's next?
Participation in the City of Change program on organizational capacity building by My City.
- Institutional
PartnerWho it's for
Your organization has existed for more than two years and has raised UAH 80,000.
- Everything from previous levels, plus:
- Participation in the City of Change program on organizational capacity building by My City
- Support in developing a community engagement strategy
- Launch and support of fundraising for your organization's operational needs
- Consultation on organizational capacity verification with our partners Philanthropy in Ukraine
- Priority participation in My City business pitchings
- Opportunity to become a My City partner
What's next?
Strategic partnership with My City.
Application Terms and Project Requirements
We work with initiatives that are ready for openness, collaboration, and real impact. Below are the basic application requirements and factors that can help your project gain more support.
If some conditions are not met, we won't just decline your application — we'll provide recommendations for improvement, after which you can return to crowdfunding.
Mandatory
Requirements
- 01
You have a team
At least 2 people working together on the project (for campaigns over UAH 100,000 — at least 3).
- 02
Your project already has an audience
Active social media with 500+ followers — your first circle of support.
- 03
You're ready to stay in touch
Regularly update your audience on the campaign progress — several times a week.
- 04
You're open to being public
Willing to talk about your project, answer questions, and take responsibility for your reputation.
- 05
You work transparently
You show how the project progresses, how funds are used, and provide full reporting after the campaign ends.
What increases
your chances?
- 01
Previous fundraising experience
You've already run a crowdfunding campaign and understand how it works from the inside.
- 02
Alignment with priority themes
If your project fits one of the platform's focus areas, it receives additional attention from the team.
- 03
Experience in public reporting
You've reported to donors or grant providers before — a sign of team maturity and serious intent.
- 04
An engaged core community
There are people already following you, interacting with your content, and trusting you.
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Systemic, not one-time work
Your project is part of long-term activity, showing that resources will continue to create impact.
Priority
Themes
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Veterans and their families
Initiatives focused on reintegration, rehabilitation, and support for those returning from the frontline and their close ones.
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Mental health support
Projects providing accessible psychological assistance for civilians and veterans in response to demand that significantly exceeds available resources.
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Social entrepreneurship
Business models that solve social issues and create sustainable mechanisms for change without constant reliance on donors.
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Culture and identity
Initiatives that preserve, rethink, and promote Ukrainian culture during wartime and recovery.
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IDPs and people affected by war
Initiatives supporting adaptation, recovery, and basic needs of people who have lost their homes or been affected by hostilities.
02
Veterans and their families
Initiatives focused on reintegration, rehabilitation, and support for those returning from the frontline and their close ones.
03
Mental health support
Projects providing accessible psychological assistance for civilians and veterans in response to demand that significantly exceeds available resources.
04
Social entrepreneurship
Business models that solve social issues and create sustainable mechanisms for change without constant reliance on donors.
05
Culture and identity
Initiatives that preserve, rethink, and promote Ukrainian culture during wartime and recovery.
How and When You Receive Funds
- If the project reaches 100% of its goal
- If less than 100% is raised
- If the project is abandoned
When your project raises 100% within the set timeframe, we transfer the full amount to the account of the legal entity you specified. After implementation, it's important to prepare a report in accordance with the budget and agreement terms. This is part of our shared responsibility to the people who supported you.
FAQ
What is the author community, and how can I join it?
The author community is a circle of changemakers who already have experience launching projects and continue growing together with My City. Access is granted after relaunching a project at the Regular Practice level or immediately at the Institutional Partner level.
Here, you exchange experience, receive support, and gain more growth opportunities. The community brings together people who take responsibility for their initiatives, work systematically, deliver measurable results, and support a culture of giving.
What is the Project Support Fund?
The Project Support Fund is a mechanism that strengthens projects already demonstrating results. It becomes available at the Regular Practice and Institutional Partner levels and helps co-finance initiatives that have already raised a significant portion of their goal.
If an initiative does not reach its goal, the raised funds are not lost — they are transferred to the Project Support Fund and redistributed among successful projects. This ensures that donors' contributions are preserved and directed where they can create real impact.
Can I participate in a pitching session?
From time to time, the My City team organizes various project pitchings. Some offer co-funding opportunities, while others provide expert feedback from a jury and guidance for further promotion.
The opportunity to participate in pitchings becomes available at the Regular Practice and Institutional Partner levels.
How can I move to the next level?
The next level is about greater scale, a stronger community, and more systematic work. Typically, this means launching new campaigns, developing your team, and strengthening communication and transparency. We support authors who keep moving forward — through education, partnerships, and additional opportunities.
Specific conditions for each level are described in the support packages.
Which projects are not a good fit for My City — and where should I go instead?
There are cases when we understand that My City is not the best fit for your needs. For example, if it's a one-time fundraiser without further development, a project without its own audience, a single-person team with a large budget, or if there is no transparent financial model yet. We also do not work with authors who have not fulfilled their obligations in previous campaigns.
This doesn't mean your idea isn't worth pursuing — it simply means there may be a better tool for it.
Here are some alternatives that might be a better fit:
- Come Back Alive — if you are raising funds for the needs of the army.
- Diia.Business — if you are developing a business or startup.
- Patreon — if you want to rely on recurring community support.
- Other crowdfunding platforms — if you need a fast, one-time fundraiser without long-term involvement.