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Strengthening Democratic Resilience and Civil Society in Poland

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Overview

Strengthening Democratic Resilience and Civil Society in Poland

Funder: Action for Democracy (A4D)

Status: This grant opportunity appears to have passed. The deadline referenced was July 17, 2023 (6pm CET) for parliamentary elections scheduled fall 2023. However, grants are awarded on rolling basis subject to fund availability.

Geographic Scope: Poland

Focus Areas:

  • Expanding democratic participation

  • Supporting free and fair elections

  • Promoting good governance

  • Engaging citizens around issues of social progress

  • Combating fear, corruption, and exclusion

    • Priority Topics:

  • Women's rights

  • Democracy protection and promotion

  • Mobilisation and engagement of marginalised or under-represented groups

  • Workers' rights

  • Climate change and energy transition

  • Victims of child sexual abuse

  • Universal values and human rights

  • LGBTQ+ rights

  • Countering extremism and discrimination

  • Exposing corruption and impunity

  • Combating disinformation

  • Monitoring and countering Russian influence

  • Monitoring and countering Chinese influence

    • Background:
    Poland has experienced democratic backsliding including:

  • Growing party political influence over state institutions

  • Nationalist and discriminatory rhetoric

  • Curtailment of rights for women, minorities, and LGBTIQ+ communities

  • Attacks on judicial independence

  • Suppression of independent journalism

  • Cronyism

    • Award Details:

  • Amount: Not specified in source material

  • Additional Support: In-kind professional advice and consultation may be included

  • Funding Model: Grants awarded on rolling basis, subject to availability of funds

    • Eligibility:
    Applicants must be:

  • Non-governmental, non-partisan civil society organizations (CSOs)

  • Based in Poland

  • Non-partisan

  • Have national reach and/or operate in rural settings (particularly valued)

  • Support an enabling environment and ecosystem for civil society growth

  • Compliant with all Polish and U.S. rules and regulations, including electoral and campaign finance laws

  • Committed to fully transparent communication about support received

    • Contact Information: Application via Google Form; specific contact email not provided in source

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Submit Concept Note via Google Form
    - Access application here: Google Form (direct URL not provided in source material)

    Concept Note Requirements:

  • Maximum length: 3 pages

  • Must outline:

    • - Objectives and possible activities for which grant funding is being sought
    - Nature, track record, and capabilities of the applicant
  • Should connect proposed project and desired outcome to grant's main objective

    • Evaluation:

  • Applications evaluated on rolling basis

  • Applicants encouraged to submit as soon as possible

  • Priority given to projects addressing listed eligible issues

    • Timeline:

  • First round deadline: July 17, 6pm CET (2023)

    • Available Documents:

  • Open Call - PDF (English)

  • Open Call - PDF (Polish)

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