WAW-NOFO-FY21-03: U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Poland Grants Program - U.S. Culture
Closed
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.
U.S. Mission to Poland offered grants of up to $10,000 (at least $1,000) to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on June 7, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 4, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$10,000
- Award floor$1,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | May 4, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 7, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | July 7, 2021 |
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)
• 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. • Organizations may apply for up to $10,000 and individuals may apply for up to $5000.• 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 $10,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
A. PROJECT THEMES: These funds may be used to support projects that share the richness and diversity of American culture with the Polish public and promote cultural dialogue and people-to-people ties between the United States and Poland. Programs must be in-person – no virtual projects will be funded under this call. 1. GRANT AWARD INFORMATION: The maximum amount of each grant is $10,000 for organizations and $5000 for individuals, and projects with local cost-sharing will be given preference. All grants are subject to the availability of funds from the U.S. Department of State, and any costs and expenses incurred prior to receipt of grant money will not be reimbursed by the U.S. Embassy. Project duration may not exceed 12 months. Generally, grant funds may not be used to cover: · projects that are inherently political in nature or that contain the appearance of partisanship/support to individual or single party electoral campaigns · exchange programs · social welfare projects · projects that support specific religious activities · trade activities; fundraising campaigns; commercial projects; scientific research; construction projects; projects whose primary aim is the institutional development of the organization itself · travel to the United States for conferences, scientific research, studies, reporting tours, cultural events, etc. · ongoing salary costs of organization staff · office equipment · completing activities begun with other funds · food and drink beyond the cost of coffee breaks and working lunches (alcohol cannot be funded at all) · fees for project coordination may be included but should not exceed 20% of the total amount of the grant ----------------- G. SELECTION PROCESS Applications will be reviewed by a committee at the U.S. Embassy and Consulate and all applicants will be informed of the outcome. Please note that the decisions of the committee are final. There is no right of appeal and the Embassy is unable to provide feedback on unsuccessful proposals. In addition to addressing one of the themes listed above, priority will be given to innovative projects that: · forge people-to-people connections between Americans and Poles · create ties between U.S. and Polish institutions, organizations, and networking groups · include and/or benefit diverse audiences and beneficiaries, such as persons with disabilities, immigrants, ethnic minorities and people in rural areas
Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Public Diplomacy Programs (19.040) awarded $358 million across 13,489 grant awards, an average of $26,570 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | 2,478 | $50.3 million | |
| Meridian International Center | District of Columbia | 27 | $6.5 million |
| American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. | District of Columbia | 72 | $4.7 million |
| Cultural Vistas, Inc. | District of Columbia | 22 | $4.7 million |
| World Learning Inc. | Vermont | 25 | $4.4 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, OFOP0002825, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is WAW-NOFO-FY21-03 still open?
No. It closed on June 7, 2021. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).
Who can apply for U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Poland Grants Program - U.S. Culture?
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 U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Poland Grants Program - U.S. Culture?
Closed June 7, 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 $10,000 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.