# Call for Programs that Support the Needs of Marginalized Communities in Poland

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/waw-nofo-fy23-02-call-for-programs-that-support-the-needs-of/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/345282

> U.S. Mission to Poland offered grants of up to $20,000 (at least $5,000) to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on February 26, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | WAW-NOFO-FY23-02 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Poland |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | February 26, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $20,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| 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, or 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.

## 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 to support in-person programs that support the needs of marginalized communities in Poland. Eligible organizations may apply for up to $20,000. This NOFO is for projects beginning no earlier than May 1, 2023. The deadline for this NOFO, #WAW-NOFO-FY23-02, is Sunday, February 26, 2023. A. ELIGIBILITY: · Grants will be awarded to local representatives of Polish non-governmental organizations, cultural or educational institutions, or media whose proposals support the topics listed below. · Organizations may apply for up to $20,000. · 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 valid SAM.gov registration (registrations are valid for one year). Instructions are in Section F. B. PROJECT THEMES: These funds are for projects that support the needs of marginalized communities in Poland, including but not limited to: people with disabilities, refugees, members of the LGBTQI+ community, members of the Roma community, religious minorities, and racial minorities. Please note that Mission funding cannot be used for construction projects, ongoing salary costs or social welfare projects (see Section C for more details on eligible costs). Funds from this grant call may be used for: · Educational programs, such as public outreach, awareness raising, diversity and inclusivity training, etc. · Capacity building for NGOs that support marginalized communities in Poland, such as training in advocacy, fundraising, facilitating dialogue, etc. · Workshops to enhance the knowledge and skills of those providing services to or otherwise supporting members of marginalized communities and/or their families, such as therapists, legal professionals, educators, etc. · Programs that celebrate the culture of and/or raise awareness of a marginalized community C. GRANT AWARD INFORMATION: All grants are subject to the availability of funds from the U.S.

## Questions people ask

### Is WAW-NOFO-FY23-02 still open?

No. It closed on February 26, 2023. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for Call for Programs that Support the Needs of Marginalized Communities 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 Call for Programs that Support the Needs of Marginalized Communities in Poland?

Closed February 26, 2023. 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.