Improving the mechanism of grant support for initiatives of citizens living in rural areas of the Krasnodar region

The article considers the essence and functions of rural territories, as well as their role in the socio-economic development of the Krasnodar region. The essence of grant support for local initiatives of citizens as one of the effective tools for sustainable development of rural areas is revealed. The article analyzes the mechanism of grant support for initiatives of citizens living in rural areas in the Krasnodar region and defines the main directions for its improvement.