Veteran business in Khmelnytskyi: the city reimburses 50% of the own contribution to an eRobota grant

The Khmelnytskyi City Council, via its Department of Economy, has introduced a local municipal support mechanism for veteran entrepreneurship. This initiative serves as a municipal top-up to Ukraine’s national eRobota programme, specifically offsetting part of the financial burden placed on grant recipients.

Under this scheme, the city budget reimburses 50% of the mandatory co-financing contribution that combat veterans or their family members must invest when receiving an eRobota business grant. The initiative provides local financial relief to complement national business support ranging from 250,000 to 1,000,000 UAH.

No specific deadline has been published by the donor, indicating an ongoing application process under the newly adopted city council regulations. Eligible applicants must be based in Khmelnytskyi and have secured funding through the governmental veteran grant programme.

What is funded

The programme finances 50% of the applicant’s own required contribution under the national eRobota ‘Grant for Veterans and Family Members’ track. While the state covers the majority of the project budget, certain grant tiers require personal co-financing, half of which is reimbursed from the municipal budget of Khmelnytskyi.

The underlying eRobota grants fund the establishment or scaling of small enterprises across various industries. Under national guidelines, state grant allocations range between 250,000 and 1,000,000 UAH, contingent on the creation of between one and four new jobs and project co-financing obligations.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants include combatants (participants in combat operations), persons with war-related disabilities, and their qualifying family members who reside or operate in Khmelnytskyi. Applicants may apply either as individual combatants or as registered sole proprietors (FOP).

In line with updated eRobota rules from 2026, eligible family members encompass spouses, parents, adult children, and dependants receiving a survivor’s pension. To qualify for municipal reimbursement, applicants must have successfully secured or be receiving funding under the state eRobota grant framework.

Conditions and requirements

To qualify for the municipal reimbursement, participants must comply with all baseline requirements established by the state eRobota programme. For larger grant categories ranging from 500,000 to 1,000,000 UAH, applicants must maintain active FOP registration for at least 12 months, create four jobs, and cover a 30% co-financing share.

Practical tip. Ensure that all proof of payment for your personal co-financing share and official eRobota approval documents are properly gathered and certified before approaching municipal authorities. Having full documentation of your state-approved budget and paid equity upfront will significantly speed up verification by the local economic department.

The municipal council provides the reimbursement exclusively from local budget allocations based on formal regulations adopted during a municipal council session.

How to apply

Eligible veterans and family members who receive state support must submit a designated application packet directly to the Department of Economy of the Khmelnytskyi City Council.

Applicants should consult the Department of Economy regarding the precise checklist of required forms, payment proofs, and verification documents mandated by the local procedure. The donor text does not specify an online submission portal or a closing deadline.

Applications are submitted on the donor’s page: veteran.com.ua.