The Department of State Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor awarded a $947,123 Project Grant to the Free Russia Foundation through the International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor federal grant program (CFDA 19.345). The grant will fund efforts to strengthen civil societies and activists from target countries by developing their ability to defend civic space domestically and provide comprehensive support to preserve the protection capacity of those forced into exile. The grant period is from October 1, 2022 through September 29, 2023. The funding will support the delivery of targeted democracy and human rights programs globally and in countries where fundamental rights are threatened.