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WAW-NOFO-FY23-02: Call for Programs that Support the Needs of Marginalized Communities in Poland

Closed Closed February 26, 2023 Opportunity WAW-NOFO-FY23-02 ☆ 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 2023.

• Award ceiling$20,000
• Award floor$5,000
• 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, 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.

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 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.

Category: Other.

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.