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WAW-NOFO-FY21-05: U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Poland Grants Program - Climate Change and Clean Energy

Closed Closed July 5, 2021 Opportunity WAW-NOFO-FY21-05 ☆ 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$2,000
• 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).

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

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 address clean energy and climate change. This NOFO is for projects beginning no earlier than September 2021. The deadline for this NOFO, WAW-NOFO-FY21-05, is Monday, July 5, 2021. All necessary applications and forms available at https://pl.usembassy.gov/education-culture/grants/climate_grants/. 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. Programs that raise awareness about clean energy and/or climate change. This could include educational programs for young people, trainings for educators, public debates, exhibits, etc. 2. Educational programs about the environment and the importance of clean air and water, protection of the environment, nature preservation, etc. 3. Conferences that focus on clean energy and/or climate change. 4. Projects that share American best practices in climate change, renewables, creation of clean energy jobs, and environmental protection by bringing U.S. experts to engage with Polish audiences. **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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