diff --git a/.github/workflows/assign-new-prs.yml b/.github/workflows/assign-new-prs.yml
index a8922508c34..d7e5509f55e 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/assign-new-prs.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/assign-new-prs.yml
@@ -9,6 +9,8 @@ on:
       - main
 env:
   GITHUB_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
+permissions:
+  repository-projects: write
 
 jobs:
   initial-review: