End of Applications for Winter Support Program

The acceptance of applications for the "Winter Support Program" has officially ended. 14.4 million citizens took advantage of the opportunity to receive 1000 hryvnias in assistance.

This was reported by the Ministry of Economy.

It is noted that 12 million Ukrainians received support through the "Diia" app, 577 thousand via partner banks, and 130 thousand through "Ukrposhta".

Among the recipients, 1.7 million pensioners, people with disabilities, and residents of frontline areas received funds through "Ukrposhta" based on lists from the Ministry of Social Policy.

The funds were primarily spent on:

• Utility services – 4.9 billion UAH (57% of all expenditures),
• Telecommunication services, including mobile communication – 1.9 billion UAH,
• Food establishments – 443 million UAH,
• Medications – 237 million UAH,
• Computer networks and information services – 234 million UAH,
• Charity, including donations to the Armed Forces – 202 million UAH,
• Books and other printed products – 178 million UAH,
• Rail and bus passenger transportation, public transport – 120 million UAH,
• Theatres and cinemas – 80 million UAH,
• Postal services – 61 million UAH.

The expenses cover the "Winter Support Program" from December 10, 2024, to February 28, 2025. The total amount spent by Ukrainians during this period is 8.6 billion UAH out of the 10.05 billion UAH applied for through "Diia" and partner banks.

"Payments are still ongoing. All applications submitted by the end of February 28 will be processed. The funds can be used until the end of 2025," said Ukraine’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Yulia Svyrydenko.

Reminder:

On December 10, 2024, Ukrainians began receiving 1,000 UAH on the National Cashback card under the "Winter Support Program".