Grant Recipients

The video explains the financial rules for implementing the grant: the terms of employment contracts for large budgets, a separate bank account, the prohibition on deposits, the five budget categories (salaries, equipment, supplies, travel expenses, other expenses) with a list of supporting documents for each, as well as the procedure and deadlines for submitting financial reports.

This article debunks seven common myths that prevent organisations from applying: that only ‘insiders’ win, that a grant is a ‘free ride’, that the application must be written by a grant writer, that only large organisations receive support, that the donor dictates the conditions for implementation, that grant funds can be spent at will, and that a unique idea is required.

Oleksandr Sushko, Executive Director of the International Renaissance Foundation, outlines the Foundation’s areas of work and its thematic and strategic priorities for 2023–2024.

What does the principle of integrity entail? How can you prevent conflicts of interest? How can you ensure transparency in procurement and tender procedures throughout project implementation? What exactly do we expect from the organisations we support, and why is it important for organisations to publish their reports? Oleksii Orlovskyi, Director of the Democracy and Good Governance Programme, explains.

Sashko Kulchytskyi, Director of the Foundation’s Communications Department, explains the rules for acknowledging the Foundation in your public communications — including articles, social media posts, videos, and public speeches — as well as the principles of working with the Foundation’s Communications Department.

Oleksii Orlovskyi, Director of the Democracy and Good Governance Programme, explains what should be included in a narrative report, what supporting documents should be provided, and how to work with the donor throughout project implementation to ensure that reporting does not become a problem for your organisation.