Deadline: 28-Feb-21
The U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Poland are pleased to announce a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for grants of up to $20,000 for projects beginning no earlier than April 2021.
Project Themes
This call is for proposals for innovative projects that:
- Counter misinformation and disinformation about COVID-19, including, but not limited to, information campaigns, social media campaigns, science workshops for journalists, educational activities for students, etc.
- Counter misinformation and disinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine, including, but not limited to, information campaigns, social media campaigns, training for journalists about the science behind vaccines, educational activities for students, etc.
- Teach high school and/or university students to think critically about information they see on social media about the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine, including examining sources, evaluating multiple points of view, and considering the agendas of information sources.
- Equip educators to teach students to think critically about information they see on social media about the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine, including examining sources, evaluating multiple points of view, and considering the agendas of information sources.
Funding Information
- The maximum amount of an individual grant is $20,000, and projects with local cost-sharing will be given preference.
- Project duration may not exceed 12 months.
Eligibility Criteria
- Grants will be awarded to local representatives of Polish non-governmental organizations, cultural or educational institutions, media, and individuals whose proposals support the topics listed below.
- All grantees must have a non-profit status.
- One application per organization or individual. Organizations which currently have an open grant from the Embassy should not apply.
- NGOs and individuals 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 (not individuals) must have a DUNS number and a valid SAM.gov registration.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=330846