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Displaced Ukrainians

Legacy Fund

Introduction

The CUF-UCC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal – Displaced Ukrainians Appeal has been in operation for over three years, having disbursed approximately $2.9 million to dozens of projects across Canada in support of Ukrainians displaced by the war and currently sheltering in Canada.

The Appeal has consistently focused on three core areas of humanitarian assistance:

  • Food security;
  • Shelter and housing support; and
  • Psychosocial and integration support.

All funded initiatives to date have been community-based, organic responses aligned with the Appeal’s humanitarian mandate.

In the initial phase of operations, supported projects primarily addressed acute, immediate needs, particularly food and housing. As arrival rates of displaced Ukrainians stabilized, demand – and corresponding funding allocations – shifted toward psychosocial and integration supports, including, among other things, trauma counselling and mental health services, economic integration and employment assistance, health care gap coverage, official language training programs.

With new donations to the Appeal tapering, the CUF-UCC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal has determined that it will conclude its activities through the support of one final “legacy” project grant: the Displaced Ukrainians Legacy Fund.

Purpose of this RFP

This RFP invites qualified organizations to submit proposals for a single, high-impact legacy project that will:

  • Advance the Fund’s core humanitarian objectives
  • Deliver enduring benefits to displaced Ukrainians in Canada beyond the lifespan of the Fund itself.

Funding Envelope

Total funding available:

$250,000 CAD

Number of awards:

One (1)

Funding will be provided as a grant contribution, subject to a formal agreement

Application Process

Application period:

April 30 – July 31, 2026

Applications must be submitted via the “Apply for Funding” page on the CUF website at www.cufoundation.ca

Applications must be submitted via the CLICK TO APPLY button on this page.

Eligibility and Evaluation Criteria

Essential Criteria (Mandatory)

Proposals must meet all of the following requirements to be considered:

  • The applicant can be either a Qualified Donee or a Grantee Organization as defined by the Income Tax Act.
    • The applying entity must be the legal counterparty to any contribution agreement.
  • The organization must have been registered for at least three (3) years prior to February 1, 2022.
  • The organization must be able to provide a minimum of two (2) years of audited financial statements.
  • The organization must be able to provide, upon request:
    • Incorporation and/or registration documents, including proof of charitable status in Canada, where applicable;
    • A detailed description of organizational activities and services;
    • Geographic areas of service delivery;
    • Information on partner organizations, if applicable; and
    • Any additional documentation reasonably required for due diligence.
  • Social gatherings, Ukrainian schools, cultural activities and summer camps do not meet the requirements for this program. Programs for language training, structured psycho-social support, and support for work placement which contribute to the integration of newcomers will be considered.
  • Mandate Alignment – the project must directly support displaced Ukrainians in Canada in one or more of the following areas:
    • Food security;
    • Housing/shelter;
    • Psychosocial support;
    • Integration support.

Social gatherings, Ukrainian schools, cultural activities and summer camps do not meet the requirements for this program. Programs for language training, structured psycho-social support, and support for work placement, which contribute to the integration of newcomers, will be considered.

  • Public Benefit Requirement – the project must be designed for broad, general-access benefit, and not structured to support or advantage specific pre-identified individuals or families.
  • Enduring Impact and Sustainability – the proposal must demonstrate:
    • A clear multi-year sustainability model; and
    • A credible plan for continued operation beyond the initial UHA DP Fund contribution.
  • Financial Plan and Budget – the proposal must include:
    • A detailed project budget;
    • The specific amount of funding requested from the UHA DP Fund, clearly identified as a portion of the total project budget;
    • A sustainability plan, including how the project will be financed beyond the grant period and any anticipated future funding sources;
    • Where no additional funding beyond the UHA DP Fund is secured or anticipated, the proposed project duration of approximately three (3) years is preferred.
  • Defined Outcomes – the project must include clearly articulated outcomes, including measurable outputs and, where possible, impact indicators.
  • Administrative Cost Cap – organizational overhead and administrative costs must not exceed 10% of the total project budget.
  • Communications Requirement – the organization must be willing and able to publicly acknowledge and communicate the support of the Displaced Ukrainians Legacy Fund and the Canada-Ukraine Foundation in connection with the funded project.

Strong Asset Criteria (Preferred)

While not mandatory, proposals demonstrating the following attributes will be given additional consideration:

Leverage of External Funding

ability to secure additional funding sources that at minimum match or exceed the UHA Displaced Ukrainians Appeal contribution.

National Scope

a project with national reach, scalability, or replicability across multiple regions in Canada.

Evaluation Process

Following the close of the application period:

1

Initial Review and Compliance Screening

Proposals will be assessed for completeness and compliance with all Essential Criteria.

2

Substantive Evaluation and Shortlisting

Compliant proposals will be evaluated against qualitative and strategic considerations, including Strong Asset Criteria as articulated in 5.2, above. A shortlist of finalist proposals may be identified.

3

Final Selection

One proposal will be selected as the successful legacy project.

Contribution Agreement

The selected organization will enter into a formal Contribution Agreement with the Canada-Ukraine Foundation.

This agreement will:

Define funding terms and conditions

Establish reporting, audit, and accountability requirements

Formalize project scope, deliverables, and timelines.

Additional Considerations

UHA reserves the right to:

Decline to fund any proposal that does not meet required standards

Request clarification or supplementary information from applicants

Negotiate final project scope and budget prior to awarding, and execution of the agreement.

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Contact Information

All inquiries should be directed to:
[email protected]