Geographical scope of the Competition
As part of the Competition, it is planned to co-finance projects for the benefit of the Belarusian or Ukrainian society, the main activities of which are implemented in Poland. In justified cases, it is possible to implement part of the project activities outside Poland.
Entities eligible to participate in the Competition
The Competition is open to non-governmental organizations registered and operating in the territory of the Republic of Poland within the meaning of Art. 3 sec. 2 of the Act on Public Benefit and Volunteer Work, in particular associations and foundations and entities listed in art. 3 sec. 3 above the law.
Each entity entitled to participate in the Competition may submit one project application independently and one joint offer with another organization / other organizations.
It is allowed to submit offers in partnership also with foreign organizations. The formal applicant in this case is a Polish organization which must be entitled to participate in the Competition.
Each eligible entity may submit one application for one main priority. Additionally, the entity may define an auxiliary priority, if the project assumes the implementation of activities envisaged under one of the other two priorities.
The applicant independently determines what part of the budget (percentage) will be allocated to the implementation of activities falling under the main priority and the auxiliary priority.
The amount of the grant
In the Competition, it is possible to apply for small and large grants. Co-financing awarded under small grants ranges from PLN 50,000 to PLN 250,000. Small grants are recommended to organizations that have not cooperated with FSM so far. Co-financing awarded under large grants amounts to a maximum of PLN 1,500,000. Large grants are recommended to organizations that already have experience in cooperation with FSM or experience in the implementation of high-budget projects in the Eastern Partnership countries.