ГРАНТИ USAID ДЛЯ СТВОРЕННЯ ТА ВПРОВАДЖЕННЯ ЕФЕКТИВНИХ МОДЕЛЕЙ ЕКОНОМІЧНОЇ РЕІНТЕГРАЦІЇ ВЕТЕРАНІВ В АГРОСЕКТОРІ

Abstract

The article examines in detail the USAID Program for Agrarian and Rural Development (AGRO) in the direction of "creation and implementation of effective models of economic reintegration of veterans/women in the agricultural sector". The study demonstrated that the grants offered by the program will contribute to the intensification of the process of involving the veteran community in employment in the agricultural sector, as well as the development of self-employment, starting and expanding/restoring one's own business in the agricultural sector. The specifics and priorities of the Program have been demonstrated, namely: project measures should contribute to the improvement of qualifications, retraining for further employment in the agricultural sector, as well as the development of self-employment, starting and expanding/restoring one's own business in the agricultural sector. It is emphasized that the grantor plans to support projects that will be planned in such a way that as a result of their implementation, support will be provided to both male and female veterans, as well as those with disabilities. It was emphasized that the AGRO Program aims not only to support with grants projects that will contribute to the process of reintegration of veterans, but also to the development of the agricultural sector of Ukraine. It is emphasized that the USAID AGRO Program encourages applications from Ukrainian commercial and non-commercial organizations that meet the eligibility criteria, that demonstrate an innovative approach, leadership and competence to create and implement effective models of economic reintegration of veterans/women in the agricultural sector, as well as those that did not receive USAID grant funding. Based on the results of the research, a number of recommendations have been developed for applicant organizations, the consideration of which will contribute to obtaining grant funding. In particular, it is demonstrated what the project's reasoning should be so that applicants can claim high points according to the following evaluation criteria: "Realism of the design and technical approach and the potential impact of the project", "practical relevant work experience of the applicant", management and program potential", "economic efficiency and project budget".