U.S. Mission to Poland: Climate Change and Clean Energy Grant Program
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Deadline: 05-Jul-21
The U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Poland are pleased to announce a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for projects that address clean energy and climate change.
Top Dutch Donors that fund internationally to improve livelihoods in communities
One-time Microgrant for NGO Projects that generate Social Impact. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021
$15,000-$25,000 Funding for Women and Children living in Extreme Poverty. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021
Seed Grant for Grassroots Organizations and Women-led Initiatives. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021
Grants to support NGOs working to end the HIV Epidemic. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021
Fellows will receive Project and Connect Fund to address Water-related Issues
Apply for Project Funding in areas of Art and Culture (Arab Region)
This Call is offering Seed Money to Research Projects in Africa
Global Humanitarian Initiative seeks applications from anywhere in the world
Unrestricted Grants for improving Health Equity and reducing Health Disparities among Vulnerable Communities
New funding for Small NGOs to fight Infectious Diseases
Grants for Innovative Projects to improve Humanitarian Response
Call for empowering Social Entrepreneurs that are working to achieve the SDGs
This US funding will help NGOs to tackle the Challenges of Coronavirus in 2021
USD 1 million Partnership Fund for SDG Impact Projects
Themes
These funds may be used to support:
Programs that raise awareness about clean energy and/or climate change. This could include educational programs for young people, trainings for educators, public debates, exhibits, etc.
Educational programs about the environment and the importance of clean air and water, protection of the environment, nature preservation, etc.
Conferences that focus on clean energy and/or climate change.
Projects that share American best practices in climate change, renewables, creation of clean energy jobs, and environmental protection by bringing U.S. experts to engage with Polish audiences.
Funding Information
Top Dutch Donors that fund internationally to improve livelihoods in communities
One-time Microgrant for NGO Projects that generate Social Impact. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021
$15,000-$25,000 Funding for Women and Children living in Extreme Poverty. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021
Seed Grant for Grassroots Organizations and Women-led Initiatives. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021
Grants to support NGOs working to end the HIV Epidemic. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021
Fellows will receive Project and Connect Fund to address Water-related Issues
Apply for Project Funding in areas of Art and Culture (Arab Region)
This Call is offering Seed Money to Research Projects in Africa
Global Humanitarian Initiative seeks applications from anywhere in the world
Unrestricted Grants for improving Health Equity and reducing Health Disparities among Vulnerable Communities
New funding for Small NGOs to fight Infectious Diseases
Grants for Innovative Projects to improve Humanitarian Response
Call for empowering Social Entrepreneurs that are working to achieve the SDGs
This US funding will help NGOs to tackle the Challenges of Coronavirus in 2021
USD 1 million Partnership Fund for SDG Impact Projects
The maximum amount of an individual grant is $20,000, and projects with local cost-sharing will be given preference. All grants are subject to the availability of funds from the U.S. Department of State, and any costs and expenses incurred prior to receipt of grant money will not be reimbursed by the U.S. Embassy. Project duration may not exceed 12 months.
Generally, grant funds may not be used to cover:
projects that are inherently political in nature or that contain the appearance of partisanship/support to individual or single party electoral campaigns
exchange programs
social welfare projects
projects that support specific religious activities
trade activities; fundraising campaigns; commercial projects; scientific research; construction projects; projects whose primary aim is the institutional development of the organization itself
travel to the United States for conferences, scientific research, studies, reporting tours, cultural events, etc.
book publishing
ongoing salary costs of organization staff
office equipment
completing activities begun with other funds
food and drink beyond the cost of coffee breaks and working lunches (alcohol cannot be funded at all)
fees for project coordination may be included but should not exceed 20% of the total amount of the grant
Eligibility Criteria
Grants will be awarded to local representatives of Polish non-governmental organizations, cultural or educational institutions, and 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.
In order to receive a grant, all organizations must have a DUNS number and a valid SAM.gov registration (registrations are valid for one year).
Selection Process
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Applications will be reviewed by a committee at the U.S. Embassy and Consulate and all applicants will be informed of the outcome. Please note that the decisions of the committee are final. There is no right of appeal and the Embassy is unable to provide feedback on unsuccessful proposals.
In addition to addressing one of the themes listed above, priority will be given to innovative projects that:
forge people-to-people connections between Americans and Poles
create ties between U.S. and Polish institutions, organizations, and networking groups
include and/or benefit diverse audiences and beneficiaries, such as persons with disabilities, immigrants, ethnic minorities and people in rural areas
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=333944