[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

August 28, 2025 (single-stage)

€2,500–€7,500 per project | Total call budget: €526,830 | Project duration: 3–12 months

Small grants for Polish civil society organisations to strengthen EU values, support leadership, and enhance CSO participation in public life and democratic processes.

Projects must be implemented in Poland by independent, non-profit CSOs registered in Poland.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity supports small grants for independent civil society organisations (CSOs) registered in Poland under the SPLOT wartosci 2.0 project. The program aims to reinforce the capacity of CSOs and their leaders to promote and protect EU values and fundamental rights, increase CSO involvement in public debate and law-making, and improve the public image and operational environment for civil society. Funded projects should contribute to raising awareness of democratic values, strengthening the sector's representation, and fostering a favorable environment for civil society activity in Poland. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: August 28, 2025 (23:59 Brussels time) - Earliest project start: December 1, 2025 - Latest project end: June 30, 2027 --- ## Funding Amount - Individual grant size: €2,500 to €7,500 - No own contribution required - Total available for this call: €526,830 - Project duration: 3 to 12 months --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be **independent civil society organisations** registered in Poland. - Requirements: - Registered office in Poland - Non-profit status (not operating for profit) - Activities at local, regional, or national level - Respect fundamental rights and EU values - Operate in areas covered by the CERV programme - Not affiliated with the grantor, nor a collaborator/contractor of the grantor in the 12 months preceding application - Projects: - Must be implemented exclusively in Poland - Only one entity may implement each project --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted via the [official platform](http://siecsplot.pl/splot-wartosci/). - Evaluation is by a competition committee of independent experts, each application reviewed by two experts. - Assessment is points-based, with criteria including alignment with CERV programme priorities, project implementation in Poland, budget range, project duration, and use of simplified result-based settlement methods. --- ## Additional Information - Projects must directly relate to raising awareness of rights and values, supporting CSOs, and promoting democratic values and good governance. - Grants are settled using simplified, results-based methods. - Only one application per entity is allowed. --- ## External Links - [Call for Proposals & Official Information](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/11148?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=2&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [SPLOT wartosci Programme Page & Application Portal](http://siecsplot.pl/splot-wartosci/) - [CERV Programme Overview](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/programmes/cerv) - [European Commission Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders_en) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Link | Phone | |--------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------| | General EC Contact | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | +32 2 299 11 11 | | Programme Information | [SPLOT wartosci Programme Page](http://siecsplot.pl/splot-wartosci/) | N/A | | Funding Portal Helpdesk | [EU Funding & Tenders Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks) | N/A |

Call for proposals for small grants 1/SPLOT/GM/2025

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