The project 'Support to EU Engagement with Civil Society Organisations in Ukraine' (Phase 3) fosters consultations between the EU and civil society to ensure that the perspectives of local organisations are represented in key discussions. It addresses existing gaps in CSOs' capacity to navigate and fully leverage EU opportunities. EU4CSO3 enhances visibility and communicates the positive impact of EU-supported civil society initiatives across Ukraine. The project also helps the EU Delegation deepen its understanding of Ukraine's civil society landscape by providing comprehensive analytical support.
Given the extensive portfolio of EU-funded initiatives, including the large number of grants to smaller organisations through Financial Support to Third Parties, the project further assists the Delegation in its outreach, CSO coordination, and monitoring activities.
The project team works closely with the EU Delegation, its Strategic Partners, a wide range of CSOs benefiting from EU support, and local and regional technical assistance projects.

The main objective is to strengthen cooperation between the EU Delegation to Ukraine and the civil society sector and contribute to an improved environment for CSOs in Ukraine.
The project has the following specific objectives:
● Support ongoing consultation and cooperation between the EU Delegation and Ukrainian civil society and other relevant stakeholders.
● Empower Ukrainian civil society organisations to actively participate in the EU integration processes, fully leverage EU funding opportunities, and strengthen their organisational capabilities.
● Enhance the knowledge base of the EU Delegation to better assess political, policy, and legal processes affecting the civil society sector, while analysing key developments and stakeholders involved.

By the completion of the project, the following results are anticipated:
● Constructive consultations and regular communication between the EU Delegation and civil society in Ukraine will foster sustained and effective cooperation.
● Targeted capacity-building initiatives, implemented in close collaboration with major partners in the field, will strengthen the involvement of Ukrainian civil society in EU integration and reform-related processes.
● An enhanced knowledge base for the EU Delegation will provide high-quality analysis and regular updates on political, policy, and legal developments affecting the civil society sector, along with comprehensive insights into key stakeholders and the overall enabling environment for civil society in Ukraine.