Three Years of “VidnovyDIM” Program: Over 1,200 Projects and 322,000 Ukrainians Supported
Three years ago, as Ukraine was just beginning to recover from the first large-scale atrocities in the Kyiv region, a program emerged with a clear mission — to help people reclaim their homes. On November 21, 2022, the Energy Efficiency Fund, with support from the EU and in partnership with IFC, launched the ‘VidnovyDIM’ Program, designed to provide a rapid response to housing destruction. At that time, no one imagined the war would last for years, or that these “temporary” measures would evolve into a full-scale recovery system.
Today, ‘VidnovyDIM’ Program is more than just a reaction to tragedy. It is a tool that allows homeowners associations (HOAs) not only to restore their multi-apartment buildings but also to make them more energy-efficient. It is a way to restore people’s faith in stability — through renewed windows, roofs, or walls.
Three Years in Numbers
- 1,200+ projects submitted to the program;
- 900+ projects fully completed;
- UAH 1.7 billion in grants disbursed to HOAs;
- 322,000 people have received support.
Despite the war, demand for the program continues to grow — a clear indication that housing recovery remains urgently needed.
This scale has only been possible through collective effort: the EU and IFC provide funding (80% from donors, 20% from the state), HOAs organize the works, and the EEF administers the process and ensures quality. A synergy that functions even in the darkest times.
Full Cost Coverage: Real Support in Action
Under ‘VidnovyDIM Program, the EEF reimburses 100% of the cost of materials and works, up to UAH 10 million per building. This makes recovery accessible even to HOAs without their own savings.
Eligible works include:
- Repair or replacement of windows and doors;
- Restoration of façades and roofs;
- Repair of engineering networks and boiler equipment;
- Installation of individual heating pumps (IHP);
- Renovation of common interior spaces;
- Installation of ramps and lifts;
- Repair of damaged load-bearing structures.
Projects must meet a minimum damage threshold of UAH 1 million, but HOAs can participate multiple times as long as the total does not exceed UAH 10 million.
Rebuild Better: Energy Efficiency as a Core Principle
While the 2022 priority was simply to “plug the holes,” today VidnovyDIM goes further by adding an energy-efficiency component.
This includes:
- Installation of IHP systems (15–20% energy savings);
- Preparation for full-scale energy modernization;
- Alignment with standards that make buildings not just repaired but energy-independent.
Essentially, the program serves as the first step toward comprehensive building modernization under the Energodim Program, where energy consumption can be reduced by up to 50%. In a context where energy resilience has become a matter of national security, energy-efficient housing translates into greater protection and reduced dependence on external factors.
Challenges Are Great, but Trust Matters More
The full-scale war, combined with the previous COVID crisis, brought the construction sector to the brink of survival. Labor shortages, rising prices, logistical issues, and population decline all affect recovery speed.
The biggest challenge, however, is financial. The state naturally prioritizes defense spending. This makes partner contributions — the EU and IFC — critical. Their support in wartime is not just funding; it is a gesture of trust in Ukraine and a belief that Ukrainians will return home, even if their homes must be rebuilt from scratch.
In 2025, the EEF expects a UAH 240 million increase in statutory capital from the State Budget — approved by the government on November 20, 2025. Additionally, the 2026 budget includes UAH 630 million for the EEF’s programs, providing hope for stability and scaling up activities.
We are deeply grateful to our European partners and state authorities supporting the EEF’s work. This support is ultimately a support for the people rebuilding their future right now, amid the war.
VidnovyDIM is more than building repairs — it’s the possibility for Ukrainians to truly live at home.
Every restored entrance tells the story of residents returning to their homes, of lights turning on in windows again, of communities coming back to life.
We may not be able to rebuild everything at once, but we can rebuild step by step — and make tomorrow better than yesterday.