BLOOM (Building Livelihoods and Opportunities for Optimised Markets) project

BLOOM (Building Livelihoods and Opportunities for Optimised Markets)
project
“ALLIANCE.GLOBAL” PO together with the International Humanitarian Organization Prosper Global
are implementing the BLOOM (Building Livelihoods and Opportunities for Optimized Markets)
program to support self-employed individuals and microbusinesses affected by the war. The program
‘s objective is to reduce households’ dependence on cash and in-kind assistance, with a particular
focus on the most vulnerable and marginalized groups:
–  internally displaced persons (IDPs) registered after 2022;
–  veterans, provided they have documentary proof of their status;
–  local residents* and representatives of communities (ethnic and LGBTIQ+) who are
registered and reside in the regions where the programme is being implemented.
* persons registered in territories where hostilities are (or were) taking place (the list is defined by
Order of the Ministry of Community and Territorial Development of Ukraine dated 28 February
2025 No. 376) and residing in territories controlled by the Government of Ukraine. With the
exception of territories where active hostilities are taking place, as well as territories with restricted
access or a high risk to life and economic activity.
Internally displaced persons (IDPs) and local residents who are registered and residing in the territory
of
–  Chernihiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Kherson, Mykolaiv, Odesa, Sumy, Zaporizhzhia,
Cherkasy, Kirovohrad and Poltava regions controlled by the Government of Ukraine, with
the exception of areas where active hostilities are taking place or where access is restricted or
there is a high risk to life and business operations.
–  For members of the LGBTIQ+ communities, the programme is also available in the Kyiv
region and the city of Kyiv

The average amount of financial assistance under this programme ranges from 1,000 to 5,000 USD
in hryvnia equivalent at the current NBU exchange rate, depending on the identified needs. Support

is provided for the purchase of necessary resources (devices, tools, equipment, etc.) to run or start a
business.
–  For self-employed individuals, grant support of between $1,000 and $3,000 is available,
–  for registered sole traders (FOP) – between $1,000 and $5,000.
Among the categories listed, priority will be given to participants who are highly dependent on
humanitarian aid or state support to meet their basic needs and who meet the following selection
criteria:
1. Social vulnerability of the household
–  a member of your household has a disability and/or requires constant care;
–  you are a single mother/father;
–  you are raising a child who has been left without parental care;
–  you have three or more children (under the age of 18);
–  you are a member of the LGBTQI+ community or an ethnic minority;
–  someone in your household has a chronic illness requiring ongoing treatment;
– there is a pregnant woman or a child under three years of age in the household;
–  you are aged 60 or over;
–  the combined primary income of all household members is below the minimum wage in
Ukraine (8,647 UAH as of 01/01/2026) per person per month.
2. Economic viability of the business
Applicants must demonstrate that their business idea is realistic and sustainable. The following
factors are taken into account:
–  The existence of a clear business plan;
–  Realistic financial projections;
–  Understanding of the target market and customer flow;
–  Potential for business operation and increasing household income.
Please note that you can only apply for this programme after registering on the home page of
the website https://bloom.prosperglobal.org/