u.s. embassy
Type of work: Project and Program Management
Relevent Country: Poland
Last Date: 12-07-2024
The Public Diplomacy Section at the U.S. Mission in Poland (PDS Poland) welcomes proposals for projects to enhance the involvement of young people in civic life and empower them to implement projects in their communities to promote democratic participation and strengthen democratic values.
Project Objectives
PDS Poland invites proposals to equip the next generation of Polish leaders (aged 15 – 30) to implement impactful civic engagement programs focused on the promotion of human rights, democratic values, and the rule of law. Activities should equip participants with skills to successsfully navigate the complexities of their society, engage constructively, and contribute meaningfully to their community’s development and Poland’s future. Projects should also be designed with the intent of fostering enduring connections and collaboration among participants after the project’s conclusion.
Priority Programming Areas
All projects must address the development of youth leadership, critical thinking, project management skills, and resilience as well as at least one of below programming areas:
Elements
A successful proposal will include a comprehensive calendar of activities up to 36 months that include the following three elements:
Funding Information
Activities
Examples of types of activities that can be included in proposals:
Ineligible Activities
Activities that are not typically funded include, but are not limited to:
Participants and Audiences
Proposals should describe both the primary and secondary audiences for the program, including anticipated numbers to be reached. Primary audiences are those who will participate directly in the program, while secondary audiences are those who will be reached by the project’s primary audiences as a result of their participation (For example, a workshop for educators would have teachers as the primary audience and the students in their classrooms organizing a civic engagement project in their local communities as the secondary audience). Programs ensuring gender parity and socio-economic inclusion across all its activities are encouraged. Applicants should be as specific as possible in their proposals about their project’s primary audience and how they will engage them through programming.
The principal method of engagement will be through in-person programming. Virtual engagement may be a part of the overall strategy, augmenting in-person programming.
Eligibility Criteria