Rosatom has launched the application period for its
international grant competition supporting environmental and community‑focused
initiatives. The competition aims to advance volunteer engagement and
environmental awareness, identify and support youth‑driven initiatives, improve
the quality of life for local communities and vulnerable groups, and promote
new tools for developing social projects.
Applications are accepted across ten thematic areas,
including: engaging children, students, and young people in community‑focused
and environmental initiatives and educational programs; supporting vulnerable
groups and NGOs through volunteer involvement; environmental protection and the
promotion of environmental awareness; strengthening volunteer networks and
urban communities; animal welfare, sports, and healthy lifestyles; digital
solutions for social and volunteer initiatives; urban development and public‑space
improvement; and cultural projects aimed at heritage preservation and creative
development. Projects may be entirely new initiatives or distinct phases of
ongoing programs. In 2026, the competition in these categories is open to
organizations from seven countries: Bangladesh,
Hungary, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Türkiye, and Uzbekistan.
This year’s competition introduced a new special
category, “Arctic: Innovation and Sustainable Development,” which
is open to participants from all countries and has no geographic restrictions. The category is designed to support projects that
promote knowledge about the Arctic and highlight its importance for the
sustainable development of the global economy and logistics, advancement of
science, and international cooperation. Particular emphasis is placed on
educational, outreach, popular‑science, and youth‑driven initiatives that
foster responsible attitudes toward the Arctic and broaden public understanding
of its role in today’s world. Eligible applicants for the special category
include NGOs and educational institutions, universities and other
higher‑education providers, youth organizations and associations, science
outreach centers, museums, and environmental education groups.
Applications will be accepted through November 1,
2026. Projects will be evaluated in two stages against criteria including
relevance and scale, thoroughness and feasibility, economic efficiency, a
systemic approach, and long‑term impact. Experts may hold an online review for
selected projects, asking additional questions and offering recommendations to
strengthen the application. The top projects emerging from the competitive
selection process will receive grant funding. During project implementation,
winners may also receive advisory and organizational support from invited
experts.
Competition results will be announced in January 2027; and relevant information will be posted on the competition website and emailed to participants. For competition guidelines and additional details, please visit https://atom-grant.org/.
The grant competition for environmental and community‑focused projects aims to advance volunteer engagement, support social initiatives, and improve quality of life for local communities. It is being held for the third consecutive year. In 2025, the competitive selection identified 34 winning projects from Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, India, Türkiye, and Egypt. These projects received grant funding and are currently in the implementation phase. The competition is organized by Energy of Development, an autonomous non‑profit organization within Rosatom, in partnership with the Primakov Center for International Cooperation.
