Use this page to learn about the Ukraine Support Fund, and apply online for a grant in the latest round of funding.
The purpose of the Fund
In 2022, central government asked local authorities and our partners to play a key role in supporting the integration of Ukrainian guests into our local communities. Integration support might include activities like the following:
- The organisation of community events
- The use of community champions and interfaith networks
- Increasing local authority contact/interaction with Ukrainian guests
- Helping with access to translation services for guests
- Working with local voluntary sector organisations and faith groups to signpost advice and support
This round of funding
2025 marks the fourth round of funding, with £20,000 available for eligible organisations and projects.
Applications are open from 15 April to 20 June 2025.
We strongly recommend applying as soon as possible after the opening date.
Eligibility and exclusions
Applicants
Any charity, voluntary or community organisation can apply for a Ukraine Support Fund grant. This fund has been set up primarily to support arrivals from Ukraine, but initiatives and projects can also be widened to include refugees from other countries, if appropriate.
To be eligible for a grant, your organisation must:
- support Ukrainian refugees (and other refugees in Bath and North East Somerset)
- be located within Bath and North East Somerset (or be a local branch of a recognised broader organisation)
All applications must:
- benefit a group of people, not an individual person
- be a charity, voluntary or community organisation supporting Ukrainians (or other refugees)
- have a constitution and valid bank account (or be part of a lead organisation which has these things)
Projects
In your application, you should show how your project or organisation will support Ukrainian Refugees in at least one of the following ways:
- Promoting health and wellbeing
- Promoting independence
- Improving English language skills
- Assisting with employment skills
- Promoting or supporting integration into local B&NES Communities
Exclusions
We regret that we cannot offer grants through this Fund for the following:
- Individuals acting alone, rather than as part of a charity or similar organisation
- 'Retrospective' funding for projects which have already been completed
- Political groups, or activities promoting political beliefs
- Promotion of any religion, faith, or belief
- Medical research
If you're not eligible to apply for the Ukraine Support Fund help, you may want to explore other sources of community grants and funding which are available.
The types of grants available
Two types of grants are available. You should state in your application the type of grant you're appling for.
| Grant type | Value |
|---|---|
| Establish a new service (or extend existing service provision) in B&NES | up to £2,500 |
| Support Ukrainians (and other refugees) in B&NES through a one-off event | up to £2,500 |
Apply for funding
You can apply using our online application form. Please check you meet the eligibility criteria, and have the following information ready, before you start your application:
- The type of grant you wish to apply for
- The project, including name, aims and who will benefit from it
- Details of any ongoing costs
- The bank account you would like us to pay any grant money into
You must answer all of the questions for us to consider your application.
Grant award decisions and transfer of funds
Our Inclusive Communities team will review your application, and let you know if your application has been successful. The Inclusive Communities Manager will make the final decision on the awarding of grants and allocation of funding one month after the closing date.
If your application is successful, you need to complete a funding and monitoring agreement. We will then transfer funds via bank transfer into your organisation's bank account.
We will only pay grants once the full application process and our sign-off procedures are complete. The project will then receive the agreed funding.