Deadline: 19-May-2026
The Minister of Foreign Affairs has launched an open call for proposals to support organizations assisting Polish diaspora communities and Poles abroad who are facing crisis situations in 2026. The program co-finances operational activities of organizations providing direct humanitarian, social, legal, and psychological support to Polish citizens and diaspora members worldwide.
The initiative strengthens the capacity of Polish diaspora organizations to respond to urgent and long-term social needs, particularly in vulnerable or crisis-affected contexts.
Program Overview
- Supports organizations assisting Poles abroad in crisis situations
- Focus on direct support services for diaspora communities
- Strengthens organizational capacity and operational continuity
- Targets individuals experiencing social vulnerability or hardship abroad
- Supports structured assistance programs and volunteer coordination
- Co-finances operational and service delivery activities
Key Areas of Support
- Assistance for individuals experiencing homelessness
- Legal advisory and legal aid services
- Psychological support and mental health services
- Social counseling and integration support
- Training and coordination of volunteers
- Organizational capacity maintenance for crisis response services
Funding Details
- Total program budget: PLN 5,850,000
- Minimum grant per project: PLN 100,000
- Maximum grant per project: PLN 350,000
- Each project must focus on only one country
- Applicants may submit up to five proposals
Eligible Applicants
- Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
- Foundations and associations
- Social cooperatives
- Certain non-profit companies
- Religious organizations (if meeting eligibility criteria)
Applicants must:
- Demonstrate experience in managing public funds of at least PLN 100,000
- Show relevant experience from 2024–2025
- Comply with all formal and financial requirements of the program
Eligible Activities
- Provision of direct crisis assistance to Polish diaspora members
- Operation of support services for vulnerable individuals abroad
- Legal, psychological, and social assistance programs
- Volunteer recruitment, training, and coordination
- Organizational infrastructure support for crisis response
- Outreach and service delivery to diaspora communities
Application Requirements
- Detailed project description including:
- Needs assessment
- Project objectives
- Implementation methodology
- Monitoring and evaluation strategy
- Target group definition
- Communication and promotion plan
- Timeline of activities
- Detailed budget breakdown
- Submission through the eGranty system
- Required declarations and supporting documents must be included
- Applications must meet deadline requirements
Partnership and Joint Applications
- Joint applications are permitted
- All partner organizations must individually meet eligibility criteria
- Roles and responsibilities must be clearly defined
- Partnership structure must demonstrate coordinated implementation capacity
Evaluation Priorities
- Relevance and urgency of support for diaspora communities
- Organizational experience in crisis response
- Quality of service delivery mechanisms
- Feasibility and clarity of implementation plan
- Capacity to manage public funds responsibly
- Impact on vulnerable Polish diaspora populations
Program Objectives
- Strengthen crisis response capacity of Polish diaspora organizations
- Provide essential services to Poles abroad in vulnerable situations
- Improve access to legal, psychological, and social support
- Enhance coordination of volunteer-based assistance
- Ensure continuity of support structures abroad
- Strengthen protection and well-being of diaspora communities
Conclusion
The Polish Diaspora Crisis Support Programme 2026 is designed to reinforce organizations that provide essential assistance to Poles abroad in crisis situations. By funding legal, psychological, and social support services, the program strengthens the safety net for vulnerable diaspora communities while enhancing the operational capacity of organizations working in humanitarian and social assistance roles worldwide.
For more information, visit gov.pl.
