Vladimir Putin signed instruction to allocate 8 billion rubles for non-profits support

UFA, 20 February 2018. /Bashinform News Agency, Natalia Ovcharuk/. On Monday, February 19, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed an instruction to support non-profit organizations. According to the document, the Foundation for Presidential Grants is entrusted to conduct two competitions in 2018, in which 8 billion rubles will be distributed among non-profit organizations. Organizations need to spend them for the implementation of socially significant projects and programs in the field of protecting human rights and freedoms.

It should be noted that in comparison with the last year the sum of support is increased by one billion rubles. Also, a new area "Identifying and supporting young talents in the field of culture and art" was added.

Acceptance of applications for participation in the first competition will start on February 20. Click here for details.