5th Edition of the POP Fund “Resilience” Grant Competition is launched

The Polish Organizations Pooled Fund (POP Fund) is announcing the call for applications for the 5th Edition of the Grant Competition, aimed at supporting NGOs in effective cooperation with the civil protection and civil defense system, as well as increasing the readiness of Polish society for crises. A total of 2 700 000 PLN will be distributed.

Eligible applicants: foundations, associations, parishes, and religious organizations (regardless of denomination).

In this 5th Edition of the POP Fund Grant Competition, the total pool of funds is 2 700 000 PLN, which will be divided among:

  • 34 small projects (with grants up to 50,000 PLN)
  • 10 medium projects (with grants up to 100,000 PLN)

What types of projects can receive support?

Applications may be submitted in the following priority areas:

  • Educational initiatives for NGO staff and the wider community regarding civil protection and civil defense.
  • Purchase of equipment and supplies necessary for responding to crisis situations.
  • Support for planning, organization, and capacity building of NGOs as actors in civil protection and civil defense.

Special encouragement is given to organizations that include in their activities vulnerable groups, such as people with refugee and migrant backgrounds, people with disabilities, seniors, ethnic and national minorities, and others at risk of exclusion. Additionally, projects that improve cooperation and coordination with other entities – especially other NGOs at the local, county, or regional level – will be promoted.

Applicants must have at least three years of experience in implementing social projects.

How and where to apply?

Applications may be submitted in Polish only through the grant management system: Witkac.

Key dates:

  • Competition launch: August 11, 2025 (Monday)
  • Online informational meeting for applicants (on preparing the application): August 20, 2025 (Wednesday) at 11:00 AM
  • Application deadline: September 2, 2025 (Tuesday) by 11:59 PM
    (No applications will be accepted after this deadline.)

Rules, additional information and contact:

📧 [email protected]
📞 +48 453 524 824 (available weekdays, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)

Donors of the 5th Edition of the POP Fund are the PKO Bank Polski Foundation and the ORLEN Foundation. Honorary patronage has been assumed by Wiesław Leśniakiewicz, Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of the Interior and Administration.

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