Irkutsk Oil Company (IOC) has announced the results of the "My Dream District – 2025" grant competition in the Ust-Kutsky and Katangsky districts.

Four improvement projects will receive grant support. A total of 14 applications were submitted for the competition from public and non-profit organizations, housing cooperatives, neighborhood councils, as well as budgetary institutions in the fields of culture, education, healthcare, and social protection. Projects that did not pass the competitive selection process received advisory support to refine their applications.

"We are happy to support active residents who are ready to invest their energy and ideas in the development of the Ust-Kutsky district and the city of Ust-Kut. The grant competition is a tool that helps bring a wide variety of projects to life, from greening courtyards to creating new public spaces," said Olga Kharina, director of the IOC's Department of Regional Policy and Interaction with Government Authorities.

Among the winners is the project "All Facets of Beauty" by the Olymp Housing Cooperative, aimed at creating a modern space for the residents of Ust-Kut. The project plans to provide murals, install small architectural forms, and landscape the courtyard area. The organization is a regular participant in the competition, having previously implemented other initiatives to improve the city.

Another winner of the competition is the "Neposedy 2.0" project by the Center for Assistance to Children Left without Parental Care in the Ust-Kutsky District. The initiative aims to continue the improvement of the playground by installing new play equipment, a veranda, and small architectural forms.

Among the initiatives supported in the Katangsky District is a project to build a children's sports and playground in the village of Erbogachen, as well as the creation of a recreation area in the remote Evenk village of Khamakar, where it is planned to install a gazebo and swings.

All winning projects will be implemented by the end of November 2025. Grant funds may be used to purchase and deliver materials, install small architectural forms, plant greenery, and hold events.

The IOC grant competitions "My Dream District" and "Energy of the Native Land" have been held since 2019 in the territories where the company operates. Over the entire period, 362 applications were submitted, more than 100 initiatives were implemented, and 11 projects are currently underway. Workshops and consultations are held on an ongoing basis for participants. For more information on participation, visit IOCgrant.ru.

Irkutsk Oil Company (IOC) is one of Russia's independent producers of hydrocarbon raw materials. Founded in 2000, the company conducts geological studies, exploration, and development of subsoil areas in the Irkutsk Region, Krasnoyarsk Region, and the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). The company ranks first among the top five employers in the "Energy, Extraction, and Processing of Raw Materials" category and is included in the top 50 employers in the hh rating.

IOC has allocated grants for improvement projects in the Ust-Kutsky and Katangsky districts