[U.S. Mission to Ukraine](https://ua.usembassy.gov/)

August 25, 2025

$500,000–$2,000,000 for one award; project period up to 5 years

Supports U.S. military institutions to establish scholarships for Ukrainian students in engineering, cybersecurity, supply chain management, and related fields to aid Ukraine’s reconstruction.

Only U.S. military colleges/institutions are eligible applicants.

--- ## Description This opportunity, offered by the U.S. Embassy Kyiv Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State, seeks to fund a U.S. military college or institution to create and administer a scholarship program for Ukrainian undergraduate and graduate students. The program is designed to advance Ukraine’s postwar reconstruction by building a new generation of professionals in key fields, including engineering, cybersecurity, supply chain management, and other disciplines aligned with reconstruction and national recovery strategies. The initiative is part of the United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund and aims to deepen bilateral cooperation, foster professional partnerships, and counter authoritarian influence by investing in Ukraine’s human capital. --- ## Due Dates - **Application Deadline:** August 25, 2025 (by 23:59 Kyiv time) - **Anticipated Project Start Date:** October 2025 or later --- ## Funding Amount - **Total Available Funding:** $2,000,000 - **Award Range:** $500,000–$2,000,000 - **Expected Number of Awards:** 1 - **Project Duration:** Up to 5 years Applicants should describe how they would implement the program at both the minimum and maximum funding levels. --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible Applicants:** - U.S. Military Colleges and Military Institutions offering programs in priority fields such as engineering, cybersecurity, supply chain management, or other areas relevant to Ukraine’s reconstruction. - **Additional Requirements:** - Organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and active registration in SAM.gov. - Cost sharing is not required but may be used to break ties among equally ranked applications. - **Note:** - Only U.S. military colleges/institutions are eligible; other types of organizations are not eligible. --- ## Application Process - **Submission:** - Applications must be submitted via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360126) or by email to KyivPDGrants@state.gov. - **Required Documents:** - SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance) - SF-424A (Budget Information for Non-Construction programs) - Proposal (max 5 pages) addressing program goals, target audience, activities, personnel, partners, timeline, and monitoring/evaluation - Budget justification narrative - CVs/resumes of key personnel - Letters of support from partners - NICRA (if claiming indirect costs at a negotiated rate) - **Format:** - All documents must be in English and formatted for U.S. letter size. - **Review Criteria:** - Program idea/feasibility, organizational capacity, planning, budget, monitoring/evaluation, and sustainability. --- ## Additional Information - **Program Components:** - **Academic Scholarships:** For Ukrainian undergraduate and/or master’s students to study in the U.S. at a military institution in priority fields. Scholarships may fund four-year undergraduate or two-year graduate degrees, or shorter degree-completion programs. - **Follow-on Impact Initiatives:** Alumni network development, strategic partnerships with Ukrainian institutions, and activities to ensure students return and contribute to Ukraine’s recovery. - **Substantial Involvement:** - PDS will participate in recruitment, selection, stakeholder coordination, and strategic oversight. - **Funding Restrictions:** - No funds may be used for construction, activities encouraging migration to the U.S. border, or for the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). - Compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws is required. - **Reporting:** - Financial and programmatic reports are required throughout the grant period. --- ## External Links - [Full Grants.gov Announcement](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360126) - [U.S. Mission to Ukraine](https://ua.usembassy.gov/) - [Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Document](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/NOFO%20-US-Ukraine%20Reconstruction%20Engineering%20Scholarships.docx) - [Sample Budget Template](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/PD%20Grants%20program_Budget_2025.xlsx) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Description | |---------|-------|-------------| | Mission Kyiv, Ukraine Public Affairs Grants Management Team | [KyivPDGrants@state.gov](mailto:KyivPDGrants@state.gov) | For inquiries and submission questions | ---

U.S. - Ukraine Reconstruction Engineering Scholarships

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