The Russian youth and children’s organization known as the First Movement has opened the application cycle for its inaugural grant round, according to the organization’s press service. The launch marks a notable opportunity for ambitious projects that aim to benefit young people and strengthen community life across Russia.
The grants from the First Movements competition are designed to help creators of constructive programs secure funding to bring their ideas to life. Eligible participants include schools, colleges and universities, child health camps, museums and libraries, sports clubs, career guidance centers, cultural houses, and youth-focused nonprofit groups. Through the program, organizers can seek support for initiatives that educate, inspire, and empower young people to pursue meaningful goals.
Grigory Gurov, who chairs the board of the Russian Movement for Children and Youth, explained that the First Movements grant series offers substantial funding—ranging from five hundred thousand to fifteen million rubles—for projects that foster upbringing, personal growth, and self-improvement among children and adolescents.
He emphasized that the competition seeks proposals that can engage young people who have not yet participated in active, socially significant activities. This approach aims to broaden participation and ensure that vibrant, impactful ideas reach a wider audience.
Projects submitted for consideration must align with one of twelve focus areas: education and knowledge; science and technology; careers, professions, and entrepreneurship; culture and arts; volunteering and civic service; patriotism and historical memory; sports; healthy lifestyles; media and communications; diplomacy and international relations; ecology and nature conservation; and tourism and travel.
The organizers especially value proposals that are timely, well developed, and tailored to the interests and needs of children and young people aged 6 to 18. Regional branches of the movement will provide guidance and support to winners, helping to translate promising ideas into real, measurable benefits for communities.
Applications are accepted through the project portal until July 7 to qualify for financial support. The competition results are scheduled to be announced on July 28, with a view to implementing the chosen initiatives in the near term.