Seventy-six charitable organizations were awarded the Commissioner's financial aid grants
The Republic of Komi recently concluded its annual grant competition aimed at fostering civil society development. Out of 148 submitted projects, 76 were awarded grants, with a maximum of 800,000 rubles available for each project.
One of the winning projects is the "Family Safety School," submitted by the Komi Republic Missing Persons Search Center. This project aims to conduct safety lessons for people of all ages, focusing on topics such as what to do if lost, navigating in the forest, and what to do if a loved one goes missing. Separate meetings will be held for children, teenagers, parents, and elderly relatives to ensure that everyone receives age-appropriate and relevant information.
Another winning project is "SNT-meeting: together it's interesting," submitted by TOS "Lesnaya Polyana." This project aims to create an open space for meetings, leisure, and outdoor communication at the entrance to the village. The plan includes purchasing an outdoor screen and projector to facilitate community gatherings.
Dmitry Sizov, chairman of the Association of TOC and SONKO of the Republic of Komi, noted that the projects submitted by TOS (Territorial Public Self-Government Bodies) address a wide range of issues. In fact, 15 of the 76 winners in this year's competition are TOS of the Republic of Komi.
For instance, TOC 'Vektor' will develop sports infrastructure in the village of Chasovo, while TOC 'Zhenskaya Energiya' will sew costumes for a dance group in the village of Pizmeg.
In addition, TOC 'Vichkodor' will organise leisure activities for the elderly in the village of Yb. Julia Pinejaninova, head of the Komi Republic Missing Persons Search Center, mentioned that this year's competition includes meetings with families of the elderly to discuss risks, memory loss, and missing persons.
The annual grant competition for the development of civil society in the Republic of Komi took place from April 4 to 28, 2025. The competition provides a valuable opportunity for non-profit organizations from the region to submit their social projects and receive funding to make a positive impact in their communities.
- The news from the Republic of Komi highlights the winning project in education-and-self-development, "Family Safety School," submitted by the Komi Republic Missing Persons Search Center, which aims to provide age-appropriate safety lessons for people of all ages.
- In the realm of finance and business, the annual grant competition in the Republic of Komi supports TOS 'Vichkodor' to organize leisure activities for the elderly in the village of Yb, providing a platform for organizations to receive funding and make a positive impact in their communities.
