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WAW-NOFO-FY21-04: U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Poland Grants Program - Needs of LGBTQI+ Community in Poland

Closed Closed June 14, 2021 Opportunity WAW-NOFO-FY21-04 ☆ 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)

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.

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 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.

Category: Other.

Applying now

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

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