SEED: Support for Education, Empowerment, and Development
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Announcement:
SEED 2026 Mini-Grant Program
Applications for the SEED 2026 Mini-Grant Program will open on July 1, 2026! We invite Ukrainian educators to submit innovative projects that enrich learning, support student well-being, and create new opportunities for their school communities. Even a small grant can make a lasting difference.
✓ Empowering innovative educators
Empowering Education in Ukraine
Support for educational advancement
SEED offers small, targeted initiatives that directly support educators and classrooms in Ukraine. Our Classroom Mini-Grants help teachers bring creative, student-centered ideas to life from new materials to community-based projects. We also recognize outstanding educators through Teacher Innovation Awards and are working toward launching an Educational Exchange Program to connect Ukrainian teachers with learning opportunities abroad. In addition, SEED supports projects that promote Ukrainian language and cultural identity through curriculum, resources, and partnerships.
2025 Impact Snapshot
1118
Applications Received
Educators from across Ukraine applied to the 2025 SEED Mini-Grant Program, underscoring the urgent need for classroom support.
70
Schools Supported
Teachers from 70 schools in all regions of Ukraine received direct support in 2025.
1000+
Students Reached
More than 1,000 students benefited in the first year alone. Each project continues to serve students beyond one school year as equipment and materials remain in use.
Why Support is Urgent
The Toll on Teachers
Between 39% and 47% of teachers across Ukraine report increased workloads, with this figure rising to 87% in frontline regions due to the additional time required to prepare for online lessons amid frequent power outages and air raid alerts. These conditions have led to significant emotional exhaustion, with studies indicating that 61% of female and 48% of male academic staff are experiencing high levels of burnout. Furthermore, 44.3% of academic staff report moderate to severe anxiety levels, surpassing typical peacetime figures.
A System Strained by Pandemic and War
The COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s full-scale invasion have severely disrupted Ukraine’s education system. The pandemic forced a rapid shift to online learning, exposing significant gaps in digital access and infrastructure. Subsequently, the war has compounded these challenges, with over 3,300 educational institutions damaged or destroyed, and approximately 1.5 million children relying entirely on remote education. This prolonged disruption has led to substantial learning losses, with students falling behind by up to two years in reading and one year in mathematics.