Ukrainians who turned 18 years old in 2024–2026 can receive 998.40 UAH (almost 1000 UAH) under the єKniga program, and the payment is available both to those who are in Ukraine and to citizens temporarily residing abroad. You must submit an application through the Dіya application, and spend funds on paper, electronic or audio books in Ukrainian within three months after their enrollment. This was reported by the Ukrainian Institute of Books (UIK). The main goal of the program is to support Ukrainian book publishing, bookstores and authors, as well as encourage young people to read more in Ukrainian. Citizens of Ukraine who turn 18 years old in 2024, 2025 or 2026 are eligible for state assistance. At the same time, the official terms of the program allow applying not only to those who are located on the territory of Ukraine.
Ukrainians temporarily residing abroad can also take advantage of the payment if they are citizens of Ukraine, have a taxpayer registration card number (RNOKPP), as well as an ID card or biometric foreign passport, which are displayed in the Diya application. In 2026, the amount of assistance under the program is 998.40 hryvnia, the money goes to a special virtual card after the application is approved. To receive funds, you must:.
As a rule, after confirmation of the application, the money is automatically transferred to a special card, which can only be used to pay for book products.
State aid may only be used for the purchase of books in Ukrainian.. You can buy:.
Purchases must be made in bookstores and publishing houses that have joined the eBook program..
However, the funds have a limited validity period. They must be used within three months after enrollment.. If this is not done, the unused money will return to the state budget.
The eBook program was created to support the Ukrainian book market, which experienced significant difficulties due to the war. Thanks to government assistance, young people can purchase modern Ukrainian books for free, and publishing houses and bookstores receive additional support.