ReBuild Ukraine 2026: Oschadbank Reviews 30 Project Proposals from Communities Seeking EUR 15 million in Funding

Oschadbank is reviewing 30 project proposals from local communities with a total funding need of approximately EUR 15 million. The initiatives focus on modernizing educational institutions, developing municipal infrastructure, and enhancing the communities’ energy resilience. This was announced by Natalia Butkova-Vitvitska, Member of the Management Board of Oschadbank in charge of MSME, during the workshop “Financing Municipal Infrastructure within the Ukraine Investment Framework” at the international exhibition and conference ReBuild Ukraine: Construction & Energy, held on November 12–13 in Warsaw.

During the workshop, Natalia Butkova-Vitvitska presented Oschadbank’s experience in financing municipal infrastructure and discussed opportunities for attracting investment to support the development of Ukrainian communities. Representatives from the European Commission, the European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), NEFCO, the Polish development bank BGK, the French Development Agency (AFD), and Ukrainian government agencies joined the discussion.

“We see significant demand from communities for funding infrastructure initiatives. We are currently reviewing 30 project proposals with a total funding need of approximately EUR 15 million. At the same time, it is important for communities to have access not only to credit resources but also to grant support and expert guidance. It is precisely the combination of these tools that makes it possible to implement projects that may be challenging for local budgets,” noted Natalia Butkova-Vitvitska.

To finance such initiatives, Oschadbank offers communities loan solutions of up to EUR 25 million with maturity of up to 20 years. The program provides for the possibility of incorporating a grant component of up to 50%, does not charge loan origination fees, and does not require collateral.

Oschadbank has extensive experience in financing the municipal sector. Since 2021, the total value of agreements the Bank has concluded to finance municipalities has exceeded EUR 320 million. As of October 1, 2026, the Bank’s share of the municipal financing market stood at 58%.

At the same time, communities need not only financial resources but also expert support. According to a survey of 146 community representatives, 47% of respondents cited a lack of funding as the main obstacle to implementing infrastructure initiatives, 23% cited a shortage of qualified specialists and expertise, and another 16% cited difficulties in preparing project documentation.

Oschadbank continues to develop cooperation with local communities and international financial organizations, expanding opportunities to attract investments for the restoration and modernization of local infrastructure. The Bank is open to financing community initiatives of various scales, particularly those of small communities that need resources to upgrade public utilities and strengthen energy resilience.

Learn more about financing opportunities for municipalities: https://www.oschadbank.ua/municipalitetam