The Georgian Dream is once again amending the Law on Grants. A draft was submitted to the Parliament at the initiative of the majority of deputies, according to which funds issued by diplomatic missions, consular offices and representations of international organizations accredited in Georgia that are used or may be used for activities that stem from the political or public interests, approaches or relations of the government of a foreign country or a foreign political party are not considered grants.

“It is advisable to clarify the entity issuing the grant and not consider as a grant those funds issued by diplomatic missions, consular institutions and representations of international organizations accredited in Georgia that are used or may be used for activities that stem from the political or public interests, approaches or relations of the government of a foreign country or a foreign political party and are directly related to the activities of the diplomatic mission itself.

The current wording of the law does not apply to the aforementioned relationship, but in order to ensure a uniform reading of the law, it is advisable to clarify the law accordingly,” the explanatory note to the draft law states.

By the decision of the “Georgian Dream” and the laws adopted by the Parliament, the rules for receiving foreign grants have been tightened.