Families living near the front lines will receive 20,000 hryvnias each for heating
More than 380,000 families in communities near the front lines will be eligible to receive a one-time payment of 19,400 hryvnias for the heating season. The funds are intended primarily for people who face the greatest difficulty preparing for winter on their own. Applications can be submitted through October 30, 2026.
More than 380,000 Ukrainian families living in frontline communities will receive 19,400 hryvnias each in assistance for the heating season. This will be a one-time payment. In total, the government has secured 7.4 billion hryvnias from international humanitarian organizations for this program. Part of the funds came from UNICEF and the Ukrainian Red Cross through the Ministry of Social Policy’s Humanitarian Account. “This is support for Ukrainians who need it most,” Koretskyi noted.
Who Is Eligible to Receive the Funds
The assistance is intended for residents of frontline communities who belong to the most vulnerable groups. Specifically, the following people will be eligible to receive the funds:
- people with disabilities;
- single retirees;
- internally displaced persons;
- recipients of housing subsidies;
- large and foster families;
- single mothers;
- families raising children with disabilities;
- family-style children’s homes;
- foster families.
In other words, this is not a payment to absolutely all residents of frontline territories. The program provides support primarily to those families who are most in need of assistance ahead of winter.
When to Apply
You can apply for assistance until October 30, 2026. You do not need to look for a specific government program or submit documents exclusively online. Applications will be accepted at several locations. Specifically, you can apply:
- the Pension Fund of Ukraine;
- the Administrative Services Center;
- to local authorities.
Thus, individuals can choose the most convenient method for submitting their application.
How the 19,400 hryvnias will be paid
There are two ways to receive the money. The first option is via a bank account. The second is through “Ukrposhta.”
This is specifically a one-time payment to help get through the heating season. For families living near combat zones, this assistance is particularly important, as preparing for winter under such conditions often requires significantly higher expenses.
Where the money came from
The program is funded not only by the Ukrainian budget. The government has secured 7.4 billion hryvnias from international humanitarian organizations. According to the Cabinet of Ministers, part of the funds came from UNICEF and the Ukrainian Red Cross through the Ministry of Social Policy’s Humanitarian Account.
This is not the first program of its kind for residents of frontline areas. Previously, international partners had already helped Ukrainians purchase solid fuel for the winter. For the 2025–2026 season, this assistance also amounted to 19,400 hryvnias per household. This year, the government is once again seeking international support to help families prepare for the heating season.
What You Need to Know
The most important thing is not to miss the October 30 deadline, as this is the last day to submit an application. It’s also important to note that the payment is not intended for all Ukrainians, but only for people in specific categories who live in frontline communities.
Therefore, before submitting an application, it’s worth checking with local authorities, the Administrative Service Center (CNA), or the Pension Fund to see if a specific family is eligible for this assistance. In total, the program is expected to cover more than 380,000 families. Each family can receive 19,400 hryvnias for the heating season—the funds can be received via bank transfer or through “Ukrposhta.” Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhiy Koretskyi announced this on September 7.
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