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.

A series of on-site and online training sessions for those in charge of financial management in non-profit organizations.

Offer of the e-learning training on NGO digital transformation. The training consists of 10 specialized courses and 3 mini courses (experts’ presentations, tutorials, , case studies, interactive teaching aids, etc.).

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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

Meetings for school principals and teachers on how to organize school work in the face of challenges arising from external conditions such as a pandemic, war in Ukraine. Participants have access to current information and expert analyses, exchange experience and good practices.

For primary and secondary school teachers who want to develop their teaching skills and educational competences. The aim is to present teaching and upbringing methods used at the PAFF and UW School of Education.

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.

Strengthening skills needed to develop a strategy of fundraising, building relations with donors and running current fundraising activities that serve strengthening stability and financial potential of the organization. The 9th round of the School is addressed to organizations active in the area of environment and nature protection.

The objective is networking organizations which have carried out or are carrying out projects under the “Relief Fund” program. The participants share good practices in mitigating the effects of pandemic and activities aimed at providing equal educational opportunities to children and young people.

Comprehensive support of ca. 200 libraries (including 50 main libraries and 150 branches) in institutional support and new offer of services responding to current needs, with the special emphasis on challenges in the area of migration, environment and climate protection, application of digital tools to counteract exclusion, and social dialogue.

A course addressed to directors and vice directors of all kinds of schools  at every level. They last 3 semesters and comprise 8 congresses, an Internet course and online meetings in a small seminars group. They are run in cooperation with Collegium Civitas, Warsaw.

Support for professional development of local journalists by improving their competencies through training sessions conducted by experienced journalists of local and national media along with other experts.

Online workshops on building digital skills (social media, personal branding, preserving privacy, counteracting hate speech) for the bridge scholarships holders and volunteers.

Date: April 20, 2023. 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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Grants in the amount of up to PLN 8,000 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.

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 2022 to June 2023. 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.

An opportunity to receive a grant for a one-day event promoting the “Equal Opportunities” program and the results of projects that have been carried out under the program.

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.

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

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 the organization can create a chance for their candidates to get support from the Bridge Scholarships Program.

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.

Support for professional development of local journalists by improving their competencies through training sessions conducted by experienced journalists of local and national media along with other experts.

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 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.

A special program launched by the Polish-American Freedom Foundation in response to the war in Ukraine is addressed to Polish NGOs helping the civilian population in Ukraine as well as war refugees coming to Poland.

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.

Grants can be awarded for projects designed by Polish NGOs and their partners from countries of Eastern Europe, South 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 NGOs, local government, and independent and modern media.

During the two-semester study courses at Polish universities the scholarship holders from Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan can learn on Polish experiences in political transformation and European integration. Under individual study programs, the scholarship holders study selected aspects of economics and management, public administration and business, law, social and political sciences, journalism, NGO management and culture management.

The offer of one-semester research internship for people with established position of scholars, coming from Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, 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.

This course is for primary school teachers who want to learn about various techniques for teaching mathematics and monitoring the learning outcomes of students. The course lasts 24 hours and includes 8 online meetings.

Date: April 24th. The debate on the biggest challenges in work of a foundation or an association manager and on how to make a decision at the time of constant change. The space for sharing experience and inspiring practices in the area of managing people, knowledge, skills or finances.

The “LES” Club is an offer for schools at every level of education and of every type that have completed the main “LES” Program path, i.e. the School Comprehensive  Development at basic and advanced levels, and on the basis of formative assessment want to sustain and deepen the change of their school. Schools which joined the “LES” Club implement on their own a selected task in the area of improving teaching/learning using the formative assessment strategies and good practices in the area of teachers cooperation; they also extend their cooperation with other schools to share experiences with them.

Date: July 1-2. National conference for directors of schools taking part in Learning School program who meet to discuss about solutions helping to improve teaching quality and better organization of the school work. The key element of the meeting is sharing of experience and good practices.

Presentation of projects prepared by students under the “School with Class” program combined with the meeting of teachers, school directors, educators and education experts. On the event agenda there are lectures and workshops on new trends in education, innovative teaching methods, ideas on how to support students’ involvement and building good relations at school.

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.

The competition for the Bridge Scholarships holders studying all fields except for English linguistics and related fields of study, 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 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.

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 paid in monthly installments of PLN 700 each. The scholarships are funded by BNP Paribas Foundation.

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.

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 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 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 pursuing studies in one of the following disciplines: automation, electronics and electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials engineering, civil engineering and transport or fields of study: logistics and related and IT and related, 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 a year, paid in monthly installments of PLN 700 each. The scholarships are funded by the Inter Cars 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 paid in monthly installments of PLN 700 each.

Online workshops for bridge scholarships holders and volunteers. Three thematic meetings on stress management, time management, and training in critical thinking.

The training offer for participants of projects implemented as part of the Regional or All-Poland „Equal Opportunities” Competition as well as 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 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 biggest in Central Europe event focused on application of new technologies for socially useful activity. The Festival is attended by nearly 1000 people, including representatives of non-profit organizations, business, public administration, academic world, and media.

Date: June 26-28, 2023.  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.

The conference for the holders of Bridge Scholarships and ”Projector” olunteers. 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. Announce in February 2023.

Support for professional development of local journalists by improving their competencies through training sessions conducted by experienced journalists of local and national media along with other experts.

The offer for elementary and high school teachers who want to improve their teaching skills and educating competences. The courses are on Polish, history, social sciences, biology and life sciences, mathematics  teaching and educational issues. The courses take from 20 to 50 hours.

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.

The offer for schools wanting to improve their work quality in the area of student self- governance. The schools receive a certificate confirming that the teachers there support student’s self-governance and grassroots activities.

Online workshops on ecology aimed at raising ecological awareness of bridge scholarship holders and increase their ecological engagement.

Support for professional development of local journalists by improving their competencies through training sessions conducted by experienced journalists of local and national media along with other experts.

Grants can be awarded for projects designed by Polish NGOs and their partners from countries of Eastern Europe, South 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.

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.

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.

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 and the school head can take part.

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.

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.

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.

Three online meetings of the bridge scholarship holders and the 1st year students with the Educational Enterprise Foundation team, involving, among other things, presenting the training and volunteering offer to the students.

The two-year ETAs track is aimed at English language teachers from public kindergartens and elementary schools located in villages, as well as local rural leaders, combines participation in training (methodological and project-based) with project implementation.

Over two semesters of supplementing studies at Polish universities, citizens of Ukraine, 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.

The offer of a one-semester research internship for citizens of Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, 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.

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.

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.