The maximum payment for winter preparation is 19,400 hryvnias per family
In 2026, UNICEF is implementing four cash assistance programs in Ukraine for families affected by the consequences of the war. The largest of these provides a payment of 19,400 hryvnias for winter preparations for vulnerable households in frontline areas. This was reported by UNICEF, according to the portal PromPolitInform.
This year, the international organization is offering various support formats for Ukrainians. Multipurpose assistance following enemy attacks or forced evacuation involves the accrual of 12,300 hryvnias for each family member to cover basic needs for three months. Compliance with the criteria is assessed by UNICEF representatives in cooperation with local authorities.
Emergency support mechanisms
Families with members wounded or killed as a result of explosive weapons are eligible for a one-time payment of 16,700 hryvnias. These funds are allocated as part of child protection services, and the identification of such families is carried out by social workers and specialized professionals working with the organization.
Another area involves emergency payments in cases of critical infrastructure destruction that led to prolonged power outages or a lack of heating and water supply. In such cases, assistance of 4,100 hryvnias per person is provided, and payments are processed through social protection agencies.
Receiving winter season assistance
The winter support program applies to residents of eight frontline regions whose homes are located within a 20-kilometer radius of the contact line. Applicants must belong to one of 11 vulnerability categories, including having the status of internally displaced persons, being from large families, or receiving state subsidies.
It is important to note that UNICEF does not carry out independent online registration. To receive winter funds, citizens must contact Pension Fund of Ukraine branches, local administrations, or Administrative Service Centers. Funding is provided by the organization, but the distribution of funds and data verification occur through state social protection systems.
Personal data security
The representative office emphasizes the need for vigilance due to the activity of scammers who use the organization’s name to obtain bank details. There are no paid services or registration fees for the programs, and any demands to provide passwords or card codes are signs of criminal activity.
Official information regarding payments can be obtained via the free hotline at 0 800 600 017. Consultations are available from Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 17:00. All programs are implemented with the support of European and other international donors, as well as private corporate foundations.
Illustrative photo: UNICEF Ukraine from Kyiv, Ukraine / CC BY 2.0
Read also: A 17-year-old girl injured in a Russian strike on a shopping mall in Mykolaiv
