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WAW-NOFO-FY21-01: Counter misinformation and disinformation about COVID-19

Closed Closed February 28, 2021 Opportunity WAW-NOFO-FY21-01 ☆ Save

This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Austrian-American Partnership Fund (AAPF) (OFOP0002825). Status: Closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left). It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to Poland notices from 2021.

• Award ceiling$20,000
• Award floor$1,000
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeGrant

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.

• 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.

Is this a realistic fit?

• Past Public Diplomacy Programs awards averaged $26,570; this notice allows up to $20,000 per award.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

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.

Category: Other.

Applying now

This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, OFOP0002825, which is open now.

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