The sixteenth round of the Presidential grant fund has closed its call for applications. Across the nation, nearly ten thousand socially oriented non-profit organizations submitted proposals, reflecting broad participation from communities far and wide. In total, more than eleven thousand distinct projects were put forward for consideration in this competition, a figure that underscores the scale and reach of the program. This information comes from the fund’s press service, which tracks the activity and outcomes of each grant cycle.
Organizers highlight the most sought-after grant categories for project authors in this round. Demand was especially strong for initiatives aimed at safeguarding public health, encouraging healthier lifestyles, expanding social services, strengthening social support networks, and advancing projects in science as well as education and public outreach. These areas demonstrated a clear priority as organizers evaluated the alignment of proposals with national welfare goals and community development objectives.
Funding requests were spread across a range of scales. The majority of applications sought grants between five hundred thousand and three million rubles, accounting for roughly half of the total pool. Proposals requesting up to five hundred thousand rubles represented about a third of all submissions, indicating a vibrant mix of smaller, community-driven ideas alongside larger, more expansive efforts that require greater investment. The distribution of requests reveals a diverse landscape of needs, from grassroots programs to larger partnerships with measurable impact.
A joint expert committee has been established to assess the applications and determine which ones will proceed to independent review. The committee’s meeting is scheduled for the end of March, with the subsequent evaluation phase guiding the final selections. By June, the fund plans to publish the competition results, providing clarity on which projects will receive support. Funded initiatives are expected to commence their activities starting on July first, marking the official start date for implementation and accountability in this grant cycle.
Since the program’s inception in 2017, the fund has processed more than 145,000 initial submissions from startups and nonprofit groups. In aggregate, over 26,000 projects have received support, resulting in more than 55 billion rubles in funding distributed to successful initiatives. This track record illustrates the fund’s sustained contribution to social development, empowering organizations to scale their work and deliver tangible benefits to communities across the country.