Sergei Kiriyenko, who serves as the First Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration of Russia, led a Coordination Committee meeting where the Presidential Grant Fund outlined its funding plan for socially significant projects carried out by non-profit organizations this year. He highlighted strategic decisions aimed at supporting civil initiatives that improve community welfare and public services across the country.
Among the total of 10 billion rubles allocated, 4.4 billion will go to the winners of the first competition announced during the gathering, while 2 billion will be provided to the regions as co-financing for their own local competitions. The balance will be reserved for the second competition of the Presidential Grants Fund, with applications scheduled to open from February 1 to March 15.
In the first competition, a record number of applications were submitted: 10,827 entries from 88 regions since the autumn of 2023. After a rigorous evaluation process, 1,559 non-profit organizations were selected as winners for their projects that achieved the highest scores in the assessment criteria.
Specifically, 64 winning projects, supported by 428 million rubles, are set to be implemented in the DPR, LPR, and the Kherson and Zaporozhye regions, reflecting targeted efforts to assist communities in these areas and address local needs through grant-funded initiatives.
Prior to this, the Presidential Grants Fund had already backed more than 9,000 projects aimed at aiding people with disabilities, demonstrating a sustained commitment to inclusive programs and accessible social services across the country.
Meanwhile, in Moscow, December saw the evaluation and recognition of projects submitted to the Presidential Cultural Initiatives Fund competition, underscoring ongoing support for cultural development and creative enterprises within the capital and beyond.
Additionally, the Federation Council approved tax preferences designed to help talented young individuals and mothers, aligning fiscal policy with social development goals and encouraging broader participation in education and professional advancement.