The government announced a new payment for families with children who go to first grade - they will be able to get 5000 UAH to prepare a child for school. Funds are intended for children who are offline, and they can be obtained this year.

This was stated by " She explained that the funds would be credited to a special card. They can be spent in offline and online stores on such necessary things as:.

The program is intended for children studying in Ukrainian schools offline. At the same time, in the regions where training occurs only online or by a mixed system (primarily in front -line areas), first -graders will also be paid 5000 UAH.

Technically, payment can be made in a few weeks - that is, closer to the end of July. But despite this, the children who are recorded in the first grade in 2025 also fall under the program. In general, according to the ministry, we are talking about about 250 thousand. children in 2025.

To get funds, their parents or guardians need to contact the pension fund bodies in late July - early August if they do not have an application or they will not receive a message. It is necessary to use money within 180 days from the date of accrual - when this period expires, the unspent funds will return to the budget.

" It is very important for us that every family who raises a child in Ukraine feels support. Especially in life situations when a family may not cope with certain challenges. It is then that the state should come to the rescue. The program "

She also noted that the cost of the program is UAH 1.25 billion only in 2025 - has already been laid in the Ministry of Socialist Republic for this year. Therefore, no expenses from the state budget will not be needed to reduce.