ГРАНТОВІ ІНСТРУМЕНТИ ДЛЯ РОЗВИТКУ ЖІНОЧОГО ПІДПРИЄМНИЦТВА

Abstract

The article examines the grant tools of international and national funds and programs in Ukraine for the development of women's entrepreneurship. The main possibilities of grant support of USAID programs "Competitive Economy of Ukraine", "eRobota", TalentA-2023, Ukrainian Women's Fund, Prix de la Femme d'Affaire, Estonian Council for Refugees, NGO "Development Platform "SMR" are outlined. It has been demonstrated that grant assistance for women's business is possible both in cash and in kind, both from international and national funds, from the government and from public organizations, both direct and indirect. Prospects for attracting financial and non-financial support for strengthening women's business, updating the material and technical base were considered, namely: purchase of furniture, equipment and vehicles for commercial use, licensed software, raw materials, materials, goods and services; payment for marketing and advertising services, rental of non-residential premises and equipment. The specificity and priorities of grant-givers in the processes of supporting women's business with grant resources are demonstrated. Grant opportunities were considered for: opening a new business within the framework of an existing one, scaling projects, entering other markets, including exports, expanding the range of products/ser- vices, implementing innovative solutions in business activities, optimization, adaptation, improvement of business processes, etc. The main obstacles and barriers faced by women, potential grant recipients, have been identified. The reasons for the slug- gish process of women's use of grant resources are analyzed. In particular: the lack of understanding among female business representatives, who can receive a grant for what and how, the low level of competences of female entrepreneurs, which is necessary for the formation of a competitive grant proposal, the non-compliance of the proposed activity with the eligibility criteria, and the fact that a significant number of women lead business activities outside the legal field. The main opportunities for the development of women's business in Ukraine due to the active involvement of grant instruments of international and national programs and funds are emphasized.