Opportunity Information: Apply for WAW NOFO FY24 06
The U.S. Mission to Poland, through its Public Diplomacy Section (PDS Poland), is offering a discretionary grant opportunity called "Fostering Civic Engagement, Democratic Participation, and Youth Leadership" (Funding Opportunity Number: WAW NOFO FY24 06). The goal is to help develop the next generation of Polish leaders, focusing on young people ages 15 to 30, by giving them practical skills and real-world opportunities to design and carry out civic engagement efforts rooted in human rights, democratic values, and the rule of law. The program is meant to go beyond one-off events and instead build lasting capacity, helping participants learn how to navigate social complexity, engage constructively with others, and contribute in tangible ways to their communities and to Poland's democratic future. A central expectation is that projects will intentionally create connections among participants that remain active after the formal programming ends, so the cohort can continue collaborating and supporting each other over time.
A strong proposal is expected to lay out a detailed, multi-year plan (up to 36 months) that includes three required building blocks. First, applicants must run a structured series of skills-building workshops or interactive trainings. Second, the project must provide support that enables participants to implement their own community projects, meaning the young participants are not just learning theory but are actually applying what they learn through participant-led initiatives. Third, after the trainings and community projects are completed, the program must continue with at least 12 months of ongoing mentoring and networking, designed to keep participants engaged, help them troubleshoot challenges, and strengthen relationships and collaboration across the group. Across all components, every proposal must intentionally build youth leadership, critical thinking, project management skills, and resilience.
Within that structure, projects must also address at least one of three priority programming areas. The first area is human rights engagement and problem-solving, with activities that promote human rights and tolerance through active community involvement, including local analysis of problems and designing solutions. The second is promoting democratic participation, which focuses on increasing youth engagement in democratic processes and public policy, ideally by working with local governments, NGOs, civil society groups, communities, and potentially private-sector partners. This track emphasizes teaching advocacy skills and helping participants learn how to formulate policy reforms or strategies that respond to local issues and lead to meaningful change. The third area centers on inclusive engagement, meaning proposals should find ways to bring in young people who are typically civically inactive and ensure that minority communities' needs and rights are included when building safer, more tolerant local environments.
The opportunity allows for a range of program designs as long as they align with the required elements and priorities. Examples include youth-designed and youth-led civic initiatives where participants receive training and then plan and execute community projects. Another option is "train the trainer" style programs that prepare educators to teach youth civic engagement skills, including resilience, but these proposals must still include a youth-implemented community project component (so the learning translates into action). Mentoring and networking events are also explicitly encouraged. PDS Poland also welcomes proposals that bring in U.S. experts, trainers, proven models, or best practices where it makes sense, though it is not presented as a mandatory requirement.
Applicants are expected to clearly define who the program will directly serve (the primary audience) and who will be reached indirectly through those participants (the secondary audience), along with estimated numbers for both. The guidance gives a clear example: if teachers are trained as the primary audience, their students may become the secondary audience when students later organize civic projects in their communities. Proposals are encouraged to build in gender parity and socio-economic inclusion throughout the program. Most engagement is expected to be in-person, with virtual components allowed as a supplement rather than the core delivery method.
Operationally, the grantee is responsible for recruiting participants and is expected to apply DEIA principles (diversity, equity, inclusion, and access) throughout recruitment. The U.S. Mission to Poland will help by amplifying program opportunities on its social media channels, but the applicant must still provide a real outreach and marketing plan to reach the target group. The language of instruction can be English, Polish, or a mix of both. Proposals must include details on the project team and coordinators, including CVs and relevant experience, and the program should be delivered by experienced trainers or facilitators working in the field. Applicants must also submit a proposed activity schedule and a monitoring and evaluation plan that explains how impact will be measured.
The notice also sets clear boundaries on what is generally not funded. Proposals should avoid anything that is partisan or appears to support a specific political party or candidate campaign. Funding is not intended for religious activities, exchange programs that include travel to the United States, social welfare projects, trade or commercial activities, fundraising campaigns, scientific research, construction, or projects mainly aimed at strengthening the applicant organization itself rather than delivering public programming. It also discourages conference-style formats such as lectures or studies as the main activity, as well as book publishing or translation intended for publication. Routine ongoing staff salaries are not typically funded, and equipment purchases (such as cameras or office equipment) are not supported. Food and drink is limited to basic coffee breaks and working lunches, and alcohol is not funded.
In terms of logistics and funding, this is a grant program (not a contract) with an award ceiling of $150,000, and the agency anticipates making two awards. The opportunity falls under CFDA 19.900, was posted May 16, 2024, and had an original closing date of July 12, 2024. Eligible applicants include properly registered nonprofit organizations (including think tanks and NGOs with relevant programming experience), nonprofit or governmental educational institutions such as public libraries, schools, and universities, and even for-profit or commercial entities, provided they can deliver the required public-purpose programming and meet the grant conditions.Apply for WAW NOFO FY24 06
- The U.S. Mission to Poland in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fostering Civic Engagement, Democratic Participation, and Youth Leadership" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.900.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-05-16.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-07-12. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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