The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a distribution of 1.4 billion UAH in additional grants to 360 local budgets of territorial communities, as well as regional budgets in areas affected by war for the third quarter of 2025. This information was reported by the Ministry of Finance.
The grant is aimed at compensating for the loss of income for local budgets caused by military actions, temporary occupation, or proximity to the front line, according to the statement.
In particular, 635.7 million UAH is allocated for 164 local budgets as compensation for losses from personal income tax. Another 383.8 million UAH is designated for 81 communities to compensate for losses from land payments.
Additionally, 77 communities will receive 38.3 million UAH as compensation for losses from property tax, while 38 communities will get 56.8 million UAH as compensation for losses from a single tax.
The Ministry of Finance reports that 297.3 million UAH is directed to the regional budgets of Donetsk, Kirovohrad, Odesa, Poltava, and Sumy regions as compensation for losses from corporate income tax.
"The state consistently supports communities affected by the war or located near the front line. This year, local budgets of these territories received over 15.9 billion UAH in additional grants," the ministry stated.
"It is crucial for communities to use these funds effectively - to support schools, hospitals, social services, and promote local economies," the agency added.
The Ministry also reminds that the additional grant to local governments is a mechanism of financial support aiding communities in affected areas to maintain the operation of critical institutions and preserve financial stability during wartime.
Such grants are stipulated by the law "On the State Budget of Ukraine for 2025."