Pathways to Success: Career Readiness through American Expertise
ID: 358918Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Poland (DOS-POL)

Award Range

$25K - $50K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358918

Additional Information

https://pl.usembassy.gov/education-culture/grants/
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Poland is offering a grant opportunity titled "Pathways to Success: Career Readiness through American Expertise," aimed at enhancing U.S.-Poland relations by equipping Polish high school students (ages 16-19) with essential soft skills and career guidance. Proposals should focus on skills-building workshops that promote competencies such as public speaking, critical thinking, and project management, while incorporating U.S. best practices to foster American values and facilitate lasting connections between U.S. and Polish stakeholders. The funding range for selected projects is between $25,000 and $50,000, with a project duration of 6 to 18 months, and applications are due by June 18, 2025. Interested applicants can reach out to the PD Poland Grants Team at grantspoland@state.gov for inquiries and further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    grantspoland@state.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    WAW-NOFO-FY25-02.pdf
    The U.S. Mission Poland, Department of State, announces the funding opportunity titled "Pathways to Success: Career Readiness through American Expertise," aimed at enhancing U.S.-Poland relations by empowering Polish high school students (ages 16-19) with essential soft skills and career guidance. The funding range is between $25,000 and $50,000 for projects lasting 6 to 18 months, with an application deadline of June 18, 2025. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals with relevant experience. Proposals should focus on skills-building workshops that promote competencies like public speaking, critical thinking, and project management, incorporating U.S. best practices. The emphasis is on fostering American values while facilitating lasting connections between U.S. and Polish stakeholders. Priority will be given to projects demonstrating significant American components and partnerships. All proposals must align with the program's goals and include an appropriate monitoring and evaluation plan. Selected applications will be notified by September 1, 2025, subject to funding availability, with no obligation for future funding from the U.S. government. This funding opportunity aims to support specific projects aligned with the objectives outlined rather than typical organizational operations.
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