The Polish Organizations Fund (POP Fund) announces a call for applications for the 3rd edition of the grant competition to support the inclusion of refugee children from Ukraine into the Polish education system. Grant competition budget is PLN 1 200 000. Eligible applicants include: foundations, associations, rural women’s circles, volunteer fire brigades, parishes, and religious organizations (regardless of denomination).
In the 3rd edition of the POP Fund grant competition, the budget is PLN 1 200 000. The funds will be distributed among:
- 12 small projects (grant amount up to PLN 50,000)
- 3 medium projects (grant amount up to PLN 200,000)
Which projects can receive support?
In this edition of the competition, applications can only be submitted in the priority area: Support for the inclusion and continuation of education for refugee children in Polish schools. The following priority activities are indicated within this area:
- “Saturday schools” enabling Ukrainian students to learn the Ukrainian language and maintain continuity of education in the Ukrainian system while attending Polish schools in person.
- Language and educational support for the oldest students in upper secondary schools and high school graduates.
- Activities supporting the integration of Polish and Ukrainian students in schools – projects must be implemented in partnership with educational institutions or local authorities.
- Classes on functioning in the local community for parents and students – projects must be implemented in partnership with educational institutions or local authorities.
How and where to submit an application?
Organizations can submit applications in Polish exclusively through the grant management system here: Witkac.
Important Dates!
- Start of the competition: June 18, 2024 (Tuesday).
- Online informational meeting for applicants on preparing a grant application will be held on June 26, 2024 (Wednesday) at 11:00 AM.
- End of the application period: July 10, 2024 (Wednesday). After this date, applications will not be accepted.
Regulations, Additional Information, and Contact
Detailed regulations and additional information about the POP Fund are available here: POP Fund Regulations.
You can also contact us by email at [email protected]. Additional information can be obtained by phone at +48 453 524 824, available on weekdays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
