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

January 7, 2026 | March 2, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | August 15, 2026

Typical grant: PLN 20,000–40,000 (approx. €2,300–9,300) per project; total call budget: approx. €185,228.

Supports Polish civil society organizations in rapid response and advocacy to protect at-risk groups' rights and uphold the rule of law.

Only non-profit civil society organizations established in Poland are eligible.

--- ## Description These grants are designed to provide rapid funding for civil society organizations in Poland responding to urgent threats to fundamental rights, equality, and the rule of law. Supported activities include advocacy, watchdog and monitoring, research, countering disinformation, and organizational strengthening—specifically for groups facing discrimination or at risk, such as LGBT+ people, women, people with disabilities, Roma, and migrants. The program aims to bolster evidence-based advocacy and to help organizations manage crises, overload, or sudden financial loss. --- ## Due Dates - January 7, 2026: Rapid Response Grants submission cut-off (12:00 Brussels time) - March 2, 2026: Rapid Response Grants submission cut-off (12:00 Brussels time) - May 29, 2026: Rapid Response Grants submission cut-off (12:00 Brussels time) - August 15, 2026: Rapid Response Grants submission cut-off (12:00 Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Minimum grant per project: PLN 20,000 (approx. €2,300) - Maximum grant per project: PLN 40,000 (approx. €9,300) - Total funding available for this call: PLN 800,000 (approx. €185,228) - Grants are awarded up to five times until the budget is exhausted. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be non-profit civil society organizations established in Poland. - Eligible legal forms include: - Foundations - Associations registered in the National Court Register - Church legal persons registered in the National Court Register - Rural housewives’ circles - Unions of associations - Organizations must respect EU values as laid out in Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union and the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. - Activities must take place in an EU Member State. - Projects must be secular and may not promote religious doctrine or worship. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted online via the [Equal Rights Programme website](https://programrownychpraw.batory.org.pl/). - Proposals are evaluated in a single-stage internal process by the Equal Rights Project team, based on their expertise in the subject area. - Grants are awarded on a rolling basis up to five times per cycle, or until funds are exhausted. - Detailed instructions and FAQs are available on the [How to Apply](https://programrownychpraw.batory.org.pl/jak-zlozyc-wniosek/) and [FAQ](https://programrownychpraw.batory.org.pl/faq/) pages. --- ## Additional Information - Eligible activities include: - Watchdog and monitoring - Advocacy campaigns - Research and analysis for advocacy - Countering disinformation and fact-checking - Developing/testing intervention models - Networking and cooperation platforms - Organizational strengthening in crisis situations - Support for teams experiencing overload or burnout - Religious activities or promotion of religious doctrine are not eligible. - For updates on deadlines and results, refer to the [programme news](https://programrownychpraw.batory.org.pl/aktualnosci/). --- ## External Links - [Call details and application portal (EU Funding & Tenders)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/11782?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Equal Rights Programme website](https://programrownychpraw.batory.org.pl/) - [How to Apply](https://programrownychpraw.batory.org.pl/jak-zlozyc-wniosek/) - [FAQ](https://programrownychpraw.batory.org.pl/faq/) - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal - About](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/about) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |----------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Funder (European Commission) | [Contact page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | Tel: +32 2 299 11 11 | | Programme Info | [Equal Rights Programme contact](https://programrownychpraw.batory.org.pl/#contact) |

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