# U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Poland Grants Program - Needs of LGBTQI+ Community in Poland

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/waw-nofo-fy21-04-u-s-embassy-and-consulate-in-poland-grants/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/333509

> 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 June 14, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | WAW-NOFO-FY21-04 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Poland |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 14, 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)

Grants will be awarded to local representatives of Polish non-governmental organizations, cultural or educational institutions, and media, whose proposals support the topics listed below. All grantees must have a non-profit status. One application per organization. Organizations which currently have an open grant from the Embassy should not apply.NGOs 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 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 that support the needs of the LGBTQI+ community in Poland. This NOFO is for projects beginning no earlier than September 2021. The deadline for this NOFO, #WAW-NOFO-FY21-04, is Monday, June 14, 2021. A. ELIGIBILITY: · Grants will be awarded to local representatives of Polish non-governmental organizations, cultural or educational institutions, and media, whose proposals support the topics listed below. · All grantees must have a non-profit status. · One application per organization. Organizations which currently have an open grant from the Embassy should not apply. · NGOs 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 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: These funds may be used to support: 1. Educational programs, such as public outreach, awareness raising, diversity and inclusivity training, etc. 2. Capacity building for NGOs that support the LGBTQI+ community in Poland, including but not limited to training in advocacy, fundraising, facilitating dialogue, etc. Please note: these funds will be awarded for projects and cannot be used solely to cover overhead costs or purchase equipment. 3. Workshops to enhance the knowledge and skills of those providing services to or otherwise supporting members of the LGBTQI+ community and/or their families, such as therapists, legal professionals, educators, etc. 4. Programs intended to support LGBTQI+ youth 5. Cultural programs that celebrate and/or raise awareness of the LGBTQI+ community **Please note: Applications that do not specifically address one of the 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. 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.

## Questions people ask

### Is WAW-NOFO-FY21-04 still open?

No. It closed on June 14, 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 - Needs of LGBTQI+ Community in Poland?

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 - Needs of LGBTQI+ Community in Poland?

Closed June 14, 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.