# Counter misinformation and disinformation about COVID-19

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/waw-nofo-fy21-01-counter-misinformation-and-disinformation-about-covid-19/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/330846

> U.S. Mission to Poland offered grants of up to $20,000 (at least $1,000) to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on February 28, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | WAW-NOFO-FY21-01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Poland |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | February 28, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $20,000 |
| Award floor | $1,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

A. ELIGIBILITY:• Grants will be awarded to local representatives of Polish non-governmental organizations, cultural or educational institutions, media, and individuals whose proposals support the topics listed below. • All grantees must have a non-profit status. • One application per organization or individual. Organizations which currently have an open grant from the Embassy should not apply.• NGOs and individuals from the United States may apply, but should present evidence of a relationship with a local partner operating in Poland in their proposals.• In order to receive a grant, all organizations (not individuals) must have a DUNS number and a valid SAM.gov registration (registrations are valid for one year). Instructions are in Section F.

## What the grant funds

Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) - U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Poland Grants Program The U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Poland are pleased to announce a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for grants of up to $20,000 for projects beginning no earlier than April 2021. The deadline for this NOFO, #WAW-NOFO-FY21-01, is Sunday, February 28, 2021. A. ELIGIBILITY: · Grants will be awarded to local representatives of Polish non-governmental organizations, cultural or educational institutions, media, and individuals whose proposals support the topics listed below. · All grantees must have a non-profit status. · One application per organization or individual. Organizations which currently have an open grant from the Embassy should not apply. · NGOs and individuals from the United States may apply, but should present evidence of a relationship with a local partner operating in Poland in their proposals. · In order to receive a grant, all organizations (not individuals) must have a DUNS number and a valid SAM.gov registration (registrations are valid for one year). Instructions are in Section F. B. PROJECT THEMES: This call is for proposals for innovative projects that: 1. Counter misinformation and disinformation about COVID-19, including, but not limited to, information campaigns, social media campaigns, science workshops for journalists, educational activities for students, etc. 2. Counter misinformation and disinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine, including, but not limited to, information campaigns, social media campaigns, training for journalists about the science behind vaccines, educational activities for students, etc. 3. Teach high school and/or university students to think critically about information they see on social media about the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine, including examining sources, evaluating multiple points of view, and considering the agendas of information sources. 4. Equip educators to teach students to think critically about information they see on social media about the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine, including examining sources, evaluating multiple points of view, and considering the agendas of information sources. **Please note: Applications that do not specifically address one of the four topics above will be disqualified.** C. GRANT AWARD INFORMATION: The maximum amount of an individual grant is $20,000, and projects with local cost-sharing will be given preference.

## Questions people ask

### Is WAW-NOFO-FY21-01 still open?

No. It closed on February 28, 2021. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for Counter misinformation and disinformation about COVID-19?

U.S. Mission to Poland accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Counter misinformation and disinformation about COVID-19?

Closed February 28, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $20,000 each.

### Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Meridian International Center, American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. The program made 13,489 awards worth $358 million in that time.