Fresh Perspective: Grants Galore for Community Uplift!
Melnichenko Foundation wraps up "Grants.FM 2025" competition
Get ready, folks! The Melchenko Foundation has dropped some major news about the successful completion of its "Grants.FM 2025" competition! This amazing initiative, kickstarted in response to a call for major transformations in small cities, aims to bolster the most promising and impactful local initiatives. The goal is to shake up the non-profit sector and social economy, ultimately enhancing city life and fostering a supportive atmosphere in the 18 regions where EuroChem, SUEK, and SGK lay down roots.
Here's a lowdown on the groovy statistics from "Grants.FM 2025":
- A whopping 663 applications rolled in this year, with folks from Berezniki and Berezniki Urban District, Krasnoyarsk, and Barnaul being the most enthusiastic participants.
- The expert panel approved support for a jaw-dropping 97 projects, totalling over 93 million rubles. That's a solid 10% increase compared to the 2024 competition!
- When you add the personal contributions of the socially-significant project initiators, the total funding will surpass a staggering 171 million rubles!
As Tatiana Zhuravleva, the General Director of the Melchenko Foundation, eloquently pointed out, "Not only did we see more winner projects this year, but the proposals' quality noticeably improved compared to last year. We're thrilled to see that the project authors share the 'Grants.FM' vision of enhancing city life in industrial towns and are eager to present concrete, measurable results to achieve that."
A nifty online course called "Project Factory" was held in February-March, offering applicants the chance to brush up on project management skills and perfect their application submissions.
It's not just about the money, my buddies! The number of supported projects has increased, and initiatives will be implemented in a robust 46 municipalities. The top performing cities for the competition were Berezniki, Krasnoyarsk, and Kemerovo.
The most supported projects fell under the "DOBR.FM" nomination, focused on developing the social support system, providing care and support for people grappling with difficult life circumstances, and fostering an inclusive, caring environment for individuals with disabilities. A whopping 28 projects from this nomination made it to the winners' list!
Maria Lvova-Belova, the Presidential Commissioner for Children's Rights in Russia, couldn't help expressing her enthusiasm for the initiatives aimed at supporting families going through tough times. "The 'Grants.FM' Fund backs numerous projects designed to protect families facing hardships," she emphasized. "By implementing a compassionate approach, we're working towards a better, brighter future for vulnerable groups and providing the perfect setting for individuals intent on helping out."
Now let's take a gander at what's going down in other nominations:
- In the "ART.FM" nomination, 25 cultural initiatives will receive backing.
- The "DVIZH.FM" nomination will support 17 sports and physical culture projects.
- The "SREDA.FM" nomination will greenlight 7 urban environment transformation projects.
- The "TALANTS.FM" nomination will fund 9 projects promoting talent development in the fields of science and education.
- In the "EKO.FM" nomination, 8 projects are geared towards environmental protection and animal welfare.
- Last but certainly not least, the "ZOZH.FM" nomination will fund 3 projects promoting a healthy lifestyle.
Alexander Semenov, a member of the Expert Council, succinctly summarized the importance of this grant competition: "The Fund isn't just a funding source; it serves as a lively dialogue connection between regions. The competition has evolved into a conduit for the Melchenko Foundation's core ideology – standing in the forefront of the future. Education, culture, sports, inclusion, and communities remain our top priorities. Most importantly, we're committed to nurturing concerned individuals – both for the projects and their teams, and for the communities they help shape."
Now, seize the day and make your move! Get involved, submit your project, and join the "Grants.FM" family! Let's create a wave of positive change together! 🚀👍💙✨
The Melchenko Foundation's "Grants.FM 2025" competition, aimed at enhancing city life in industrial towns, has approved support for 97 projects in 46 municipalities, such as Krasnoyarsk, with a total funding of over 171 million rubles. The "DOBR.FM" nomination, focusing on social support, has the most supported projects (28). Additionally, 25 cultural initiatives, 17 sports and physical culture projects, 7 urban environment transformation projects, 9 projects promoting science and education, 8 projects for environmental protection and animal welfare, and 3 projects promoting a healthy lifestyle will receive funding under other nominations. Alexander Semenov encourages everyone to seize the day, get involved, and join the "Grants.FM" family to create a wave of positive change together.
