A possibility to fund visits by Polish NGO representatives to the countries covered by RITA program, that is Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. The purpose of such visit may be consulting a project application or fostering cooperation with a partner organization in one of those countries.

A possibility to obtain own contribution or co-financing for implementation of a large initiative for which a grant was obtained from other sources – public, private, Polish or foreign - for implementation of essential part of planned activities. The projects have to be concordant with objectives and scope of the “RITA” Program as regards their geographic area of implementation and subject matter.

The offer is addressed to representatives of local governments, central governments, central state institutions, non-governmental organizations, media, educational sector, and other groups of professionals from countries of Eastern Europe, Southern Caucasus and Central Asia. The visits serve sharing Polish experience in political transformation and European integration. They are carried out in cooperation with Polish NGOs, and central and local governments.

A group of 80 people who have common passion for new technologies and sharing their knowledge. They operate all over Poland – organize training sessions, hold webinars, give individual advice to non-profit organizations  teaching them how to raise funds using the Internet, suggesting the method of effective promotion in social media, and helping them choose the right equipment. They have already given nearly 9,000 pieces of advice and trained almost 15,000 people.

The offer addressed to English teachers working in small towns and villages. The webinars are open for all and held regularly on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. They are organized in response to educational needs of teachers at the time of pandemic.

Paid workshops for teachers of every subject at each level of education, carried out in groups of up to 30 persons by experienced tutors. They are adjusted to the needs of a given educational institution. Participants who have completed the course receive materials for further work on the subject.

It offers the program alumni a possibility to participate in regular online events supporting their professional development in the area of innovative methods and strategy of teaching, developing sense of empowerment and responsibility in students and caring for good relationships at school.

Offer for student-volunteers who want to carry out online projects aimed at helping children learn English and math.

The competition is addressed to non-governmental organizations and institutions from the communities of up to 50,000 inhabitants, which declare readiness to form an Initiative Group being the core of the future partnership. Making use of local resources and potential, each partnership will carry out a 12-month project based on the method of civic activation.

Date: March 25, 2022. Offer for teachers, students of didactic specializations and educators: how to consciously and holistically approach didactic challenges. During the lectures and workshops, effective methods of working with students, practical didactic tools, and ways to build cooperation with other teachers and parents will be presented. All this is based on scientific research from the best educational centers in the world.

The Grant Competition awards grants of up to PLN 40,000 for projects aimed at evening out the opportunities for a good start into adult life implemented for 12 months by NGOs, libraries, local culture centers and Rural Housewife’s Clubs operating in villages and towns of up to 20,000 residents.

Grants can be awarded for projects designed by Polish NGOs and their partners from countries of Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia. The projects shall support implementing democratic, social, and economic transformation in these countries, mainly through sharing Polish experience in the area of social and welfare problems, education and instruction, development of entrepreneurship, cultural heritage, development and support for the Third Sector, local government, and independent and modern media.

The program supports local leaders who want to gain knowledge and competencies in conducting actions aimed at protecting the natural environment in their local communities, and also effectively obtaining EU funds for implementation of their initiatives.

The offer for schools of every type and at each level of education covers the two-year course for teachers on basic elements of formative assessment. The school directors learn how to introduce the change geared to improve effects of learning and teaching. The course includes conferences and meetings for school directors, workshop sessions for school staff, as well as on-line courses and workshops for selected teachers.

It’s for all interested in talking about education and teaching. They are held at the School of Education from October to June (online at the time of pandemic). There are two thematic groups: reading seminars discussing school reading material – they are addressed first of all to Polish teachers, and neo human seminars for enthusiast of new trends in human sciences.

Groups of two volunteers conduct classes that develop creativity and independent, critical thinking in children and young people. They are performed using the original and innovative method developed by “PROJECTOR” and deal with 4 challenges: group relations,  digital life, the protection of our planet, social activity.

The biggest in Central Europe event focused on application of new technologies for socially useful activity. The two-day Festival is attended by over 1000 people, including representatives of non-profit organizations, business, public administration, academic world, and media.

The offer for schools of every type and at each level of education covers the two-year course for teachers on basic elements of formative assessment. The school directors learn how to introduce the change geared to improve effects of learning and teaching. Having completed the basic course, the school can continue at the advanced level, which allows to apply for the „Learning Schools” title. The course includes conferences and meetings for school directors, workshop sessions for school staff, as well as online courses and workshops for selected teachers.

Dissemination of “LES” strategies among school principals in Poland – open online conferences and webinars for school principals.

The conference for the holders of Bridge Scholarships. Among other things, the agenda of the conference scheduled for May 2022 comprises an expert panel, presentations of the participants’ research work and educational projects implemented by students.

The offer of one-semester research internship for people with established position of scholars, coming from Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Individual work done under the eye of an academic tutor shall result in a scientific article written by the intern.

The offer for local leaders with at least 3 years of experience of work for an NGO, local government, local institution, business or informal group; in particular addressed to people who have participated in implementation of a project as part of one of the PAFF programs.

The competition is addressed to people in the age over 60 who desire to implement, alone or in cooperation with a younger person (minimum 25 years younger), a social project following their passion. The project shall be implemented from September 2021 to June 2022. The competition offers not only a possibility to receive a grant of up to PLN 15,000 but also a support in form of workshops, study visits, tutor and animator counselling at the stage of project preparation and implementation.

Grants in the amount of up to PLN 6,000 for six-month projects responding to the needs of local communities can be awarded to NGOs and informal groups of citizens (the applications on behalf of which shall be submitted by organizations and local public institutions such as schools, culture centers, libraries) operating in villages and small towns of up to 20,000 residents. To apply for a grant, you should contact the Act Locally Center that operates at the area of communes/municipalities where the project is to be carried out. The coverage of  ALCs network is available at the “Act Locally” Program’s website.

It is the offer of two-week course taking place in Natolin Campus in Warsaw in July and addressed to experts - such as analysts, political and government advisors, think tanks and NGOs employees, civil servants, or journalists - coming from Eastern Partnership countries. The classes, held in form of lectures, workshops and meetings with practitioners, among them some outstanding Polish and foreign experts, are on political transformation, European integration and Trans-Atlantic relations.

Free full-time postgraduate courses for teachers of Polish, math, history and  social sciences, as well as biology and life sciences. They last for ten months and combine academic classes and obligatory teaching practices. The offer is addressed to MA/MSc graduates of university faculties of Polish studies, math, history, and biology or graduates of faculties related to biology and math, as well as teachers that have been in the profession for no more than 10 years. The SE students can apply for a scholarship that will help them cover the costs of living in Warsaw.

Over two semesters of supplementing studies at Polish universities, citizens of Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, as well as Moldova, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, get to know Polish experience in political transformation and European integration. Under individual educational programs, the scholarship holders study selected aspects of economics and management, public administration and business, law, social and political sciences, journalism, NGO management, and management in culture.

Groups of 2-3 student-volunteers implement online projects for students of 4th-8th year of elementary schools in villages and towns of up to 20,000 residents. They do it in their free time and during the school winter and summer breaks. The students get reimbursed for costs of educational materials.

One-day free webinars are addressed to NGO representatives interested in submitting their applications in grant competitions organized by the „Equal Opportunities” Program, and improving their qualifications.

Held at March online workshops on career planning, analysis of professional potential and preparation to participation in the job market. Addressed to ca. 40 Bridge Scholarship holders – students of 2nd, 3rd and 4th year who achieve best results and have sent the most interesting letters of motivation.

The objective of that competition is to encourage NGOs and informal groups to join the coalition of partners taking part in another round of the Bridge Scholarships Program. By raising 25% of a scholarship cost (in the case of an organization seated in a village or a town of up to 20,000 residents it is only 9%) the organization can create a chance for their candidates to get support from the Bridge Scholarships Program.

Eligible to apply for a scholarship for the 1st year of studies are senior high school leavers accepted for a full-time course at a Polish public university, who live in a village or a small town of up to 20,000 residents, come from a low-income family, performed well at school, and additionally meet one of the conditions set down in the program Rules. The total amount of scholarship is PLN 7,000, paid in 10 monthly installments of PLN 700.

One-day free webinars are addressed to NGO representatives interested in submitting their applications in grant competitions organized by the “„Equal Opportunities”” Program, and improving their qualifications. The webinars will be organized in April and May.

The groups of two student volunteers carry out on-site projects for 4-8 grade students from towns of up to 20,000 inhabitants during the summer vacation. Students are reimbursed for educational materials and travel expenses.

Eligible to participate in the competition are female librarians working for public libraries. The objective is to support their personal development and recognize the role played by libraries – and women employed there – in stimulating local community aspirations and development.

The training offer for participants of projects implemented as part of a 2020 Regional or All-Poland „Equal Opportunities” Competition as well as 2021 Small Grants. The training objective is to develop leader competencies and skills of creating and designing local actions for the benefit of young people.

Eligible to apply for grants of up to PLN 10,000 for six-month projects aimed at levelling the opportunities of young people coming from rural areas and small towns for a good start into adult life are NGOs, libraries, culture centers and informal groups of residents of villages and towns of up to 20,000 residents.

A possibility to obtain a grant for one-day event promoting the program as well as the results of the completed projects.

The offer for the Bridge Scholarships holders studying at a university abroad under the Erasmus+ Program. The amount of the scholarship depends on the difference between the cost of studying abroad and the scholarship received under the Erasmus+ Program and other sources of financial support. The amount of scholarship cannot be more than EUR 350 a month, while the semester scholarship cannot exceed EUR 1,600.

The Competition for the Bridge Scholarships holders studying all fields at the full-time doctoral courses at Polish public universities or other institutions detailed in the Rules. The competition winners – those with the best score in research and research concept – receive scholarship of PLN 18,000, paid in ten monthly installments. The offer covers also the scholarship holders research and development cooperation (related to the doctoral thesis subject) with NGO operating in Poland, indicated by scholarship holder. Cooperation: “Shipyard” Foundation.

The competition for the Bridge Scholarships holders studying all fields except for English linguistics, whose grade point average is at least 4.0. The competition winners with the highest G.P.A. receive a one-year course of English leading to FCE/CAE or equivalent exam.

Workshops for representatives of new non-governmental organizations qualified for participation in the Bridge Scholarships Program. The objective of the workshops is to share knowledge and skills in developing and carrying out scholarship programs. They include also elements of communication, fundraising, building local coalition, and the Bridge Scholarships Program procedure.

The competition for the Bridge Scholarships holders pursuing studies in one of the following disciplines: history, political and administration studies, philosophy, psychology, sociological sciences, social communication and media studies, whose grade point average is at least 4.0. The competition winners with the highest G.P.A. receive a scholarship of PLN 7,000 for a year or PLN 3,500 for half year, paid in monthly installments of PLN 700 each. The scholarships are funded by the PAFF.

The competition for the Bridge Scholarships holders pursuing studies in the field of economics and finance, whose grade point average is at least 4.0. The competition winners with the highest G.P.A. receive a scholarship of PLN 7,000 for a year or PLN 3,500 for half year, paid in monthly installments of PLN 700 each. The scholarships are funded by the National Bank of Poland.

The competition for the Bridge Scholarships holders studying at universities or faculties of agriculture or life sciences, whose grade point average is at least 4.0. The competition winners with the highest G.P.A. receive a scholarship of PLN 7,000 for a year or PLN 3,500 for half year, paid in monthly installments of PLN 700 each. The scholarships are funded by BNP Paribas Foundation.

The competition for the Bridge Scholarships holders pursuing studies in the following disciplines: management and quality science, environmental protection whose grade point average is at least 4.0. The competition winners with the highest G.P.A. receive a scholarship of PLN 7,000 for a year or PLN 3,500 for half year, paid in monthly installments of PLN 700 each.

Online meetings with the team of Educational Enterprise Foundation organized for Bridge Scholarship holders. The webinars serve presenting the details of scholarship and development offer of the Bridge Scholarships Program and discussing the formal issues of applying for scholarships and participation in training sessions or workshops.

Study grants for 2nd year of studies are a form of support for holders of the Bridge Scholarships Program scholarships for the 1st year of studies who perform very well in their first year. The competition winners can receive the grant of PLN 7,000, paid in 10 monthly installments of PLN 700 each.

Date: June 27-29, 2022.  Annual all-Poland meeting of English teachers working in schools in villages and small towns, participated by ca. 300 people from all over Poland. They take part in English teaching methodology workshops, meetings with interesting people, lectures, and presentations of supported projects. The integral part of such meeting is an exhibition presenting the offer of leading publishing houses and English teaching aids distributors.

Online courses on practical teaching addressed to teachers of various subjects in all types of schools and at each level of education. They are based on the latest achievements in modern pedagogy with regard to learning process. The applications on behalf of groups of teachers (from 4 to 8 people) shall be submitted by schools. The training courses are held on commercial basis.

Grants can be awarded for projects designed by Polish NGOs and their partners from countries of Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia. The projects shall support implementing democratic, social, and economic transformation in these countries, mainly through sharing Polish experience in the area of social and welfare problems, education and instruction, development of entrepreneurship, cultural heritage, development and support for the Third Sector, local government, and independent and modern media.

A one-year series of workshop sessions that animate establishing volunteer groups at the Third Age Universities and cooperation with local communities. Each round is held for 10 TAUs whose representatives take part in the workshop sessions and benefit from support of tutors and animators who help them to establish volunteer sections and carry out social actions. They can also receive grants of up to PLN 1,800 for carrying out first tasks by such section.

Weekends with English Teaching (WET) are open methodological training sessions held for English teachers working at public pre-schools and schools at each level of education, in villages and towns of up to 20,000 residents.

Paid online courses of a ‘100 ideas for…’series for teachers of elementary and high schools interested in improving their skills in one of the following two areas: forming the effective learning habit or improving communicating and educating skills.

The all-Poland initiative addressed to staff of all types of schools and at each level of education, promoting a model of an open, modern learning environment, where relationships are based on respect and trust. It is a comprehensive school development program that supports teachers and principals in professionalizing their work. The program offers online training, workshops and coaching. From each school, teachers (maximum three) and the school head can take part.

The offer of a one-semester research internship for citizens of Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan with well-established scientific position. The individual work under supervision of a scientific tutor shall result in an academic paper prepared by the intern.

Over two semesters of supplementing studies at Polish universities, citizens of Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, as well as Moldova, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, get to know Polish experience in political transformation and European integration. Under individual educational programs, the scholarship holders study selected aspects of economics and management, public administration and business, law, social and political sciences, journalism, NGO management, and management in culture.

Online meetings held by the team of Educational Enterprise Foundation for  the Bridge Scholarship holders of the 1st year  university courses. They offer an introduction to the Bridge Scholarships system: presentation of rights and obligations of the scholarship holders, training offer and opportunities to get involved in volunteering work.

The initiative aimed at supporting creation of new tools, applications and products that are in line the Tech for Good idea. It offers two types of support for the originators. One of them is a comprehensive training, mentoring and consulting series that facilitates working out the details of an idea, and designing a coherent project. The second type of support is offered to selected originators who can receive financial support in a total amount of up to PLN 100,000.