The Polish Organizations Pooled Fund (POP Fund) is announcing the call for applications for the 4th edition of the grant competition. This is a special edition focused on organizations providing aid after the flood in Poland. Applications are open to foundations, associations, rural women’s circles, social cooperatives, volunteer fire departments, parishes, and religious organizations (regardless of denomination) operating in areas affected by the state of natural disaster.
The 4th Edition of the POP Fund Grant Competition is launched. Grant competition budget is 1,000,000 PLN
In the 3rd edition of the POP Fund grant competition, the budget is PLN 1 200 000. The funds will be distributed among:
- 20 small projects (with grant amounts up to 50,000 PLN).
What projects can expect support?
Funding can be granted to projects that support flood victims and align with one or more of the four priorities. These priorities include:
- Rebuilding the capacity of flood-affected non-governmental organizations and volunteer fire departments (OSP) in providing services to the population, including crisis response and coordination of actions between entities.
- Support for parents and caregivers in flood-affected areas through the organization of childcare and after-school activities.
- Support for individuals with specific needs, particularly elderly people and those with disabilities.
- Preparation for winter conditions and securing homes for the winter.
Which organizations can apply for the grant?
Only organizations actively operating in districts that were affected by the state of natural disaster in September 2024 can apply for the grant. These include:
In Lower Silesia Voivodeship:
- Districts: Bolesławiec, Dzierżoniów, Jawor, Kamienna Góra, Karkonoski, Kłodzki, Legnica, Lubań, Lwówek Śląski, Środa Śląska, Świdnica, Wałbrzych, Wołów, Ząbkowice Śląskie, Zgorzelec, Złotoryja
- Cities: Jelenia Góra, Legnica, Wałbrzych
- Municipalities:
- In Głogów District: Głogów city, Głogów rural municipality, Kotla, Pęcław, Żukowice municipalities
- In Góra District: Jemielno municipality
- In Lubin District: Ścinawa municipality
- In Oława District: Oława city, Oława rural municipality
- In Strzelin District: Strzelin municipality
- In Wrocław District: Mietków, Kąty Wrocławskie, Sobótka municipalities
In Lubusz Voivodeship:
- Municipalities:
- In Krosno District: Dąbie, Krosno Odrzańskie municipalities
- In Nowa Sól District: Bytom Odrzański municipality, Nowa Sól city, Nowa Sól rural municipality, Otyń, Siedlisko, Kolsko municipalities
- In Słubice District: Słubice municipality
- In Wschowa District: Szlichtyngowa municipality
- In Zielona Góra District: Czerwieńsk, Sulechów, Zabór, Nowogród Bobrzański, Trzebiechów, Bojadła municipalities
- In Żagań District: Szprotawa urban-rural municipality, Żagań rural municipality, Małomice and Żagań cities
How and where to submit an application?
Organizations can submit applications in Polish exclusively through the grant management system here: Witkac.
Important Dates:
- Competition start date: October 14, 2024 (Monday)
- Deadline for submitting applications: November 4, 2024 (Monday). After this date, submissions will no longer be accepted.
- Planned announcement of results: November 20, 2024 (Wednesday)
Regulations, additional information, and contact:
- Detailed regulations and further information about the POP Fund are available here: POP Fund Regulations.
- You can also contact 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.
The main sponsor of the 4th Edition of POP Fund is the PKO Bank Polski Foundation. The funding is also provided by Meta and the PCPM Foundation.
