Mini-grants for volunteers are starting

We are starting with a very important topic!

Are you a volunteer associated with the Ładne Historie Foundation? If so, we have a very interesting proposition for you! Do you have an idea for a project that could make a difference in your local community? Do you want to implement a volunteer initiative but lack funding? This is your chance! We invite you to participate in our mini-grants competition that supports volunteering and social initiatives.

Colorful graphics: on a green background, black text: "Your initiative, joint action!" On either side of the text are two figures: one stands with his back to the camera, reading documents, the other stands facing forward, raising his hand in a powerful gesture.

graphics: Ola Abramik

What exactly is a minigrant?

Mini-grants are small amounts of money allocated to support social initiatives, organized by local groups and volunteers. They allow you to implement your project and influence positive change in your community.

What actions might these be?

It's entirely up to you! The range of possibilities is truly wide: these could include:. ecological activities – such as cleaning, maintaining public spaces, planting plants, collecting garbage; educational and integration activities – organizing a trip/workshop/class for a friendly group of children or young people, counseling for seniors – there are many examples, but in addition to the above – we are also waiting for your ideas.

The budget for a single initiative can range from 500 to 2000 PLN. This year, we want to support four volunteer initiatives. We will be accepting applications on a continuous basis until funds are exhausted or by September 15, 2024 at the latest. Activities can be implemented until the end of November 2024.

A color photograph shows a group of seniors in a bright room. Some of them stand in the center singing while a man plays guitar, while the rest sit at tables listening and taking photos. A multicultural Christmas breakfast is in progress.

photo: Kalina Żaczek

All documents related to the competition can be found below:

Competition rules:
Scan of the rules of the competition for mini-grants for volunteering initiatives – Fundacja Ładne Historie – 2024.pdf

Competition application:
Minigrants_WOW_competition application.docx

Declaration of the Project Leader:
Minigrants_WOW_Project Leader Declaration.docx

Project report:
Minigrants_WOW_volunteer project report.docx

Rate:
Substantive criteria for project evaluation.docx

Attachment_formal_assessment

If something is not entirely clear to you and you have any questions, please contact Kosma Krupa, our volunteer coordinator: kosma.krupa@ladnehistorie.pl.

Color photograph: A group of women walk along a mountain trail through the forest. Two of them stop and embrace. The photo was taken from behind them.

photo: Kalina Żaczek

The activity was financed by the National Institute of Freedom, National Centre for the Development of Civil Society, as part of the Solidarity Corps – the Government Programme for the Support and Development of Long-Term Volunteering for 2018-2030.

Horizontal graphic with the logos of the Committee for the Public Benefit, the National Institute for Freedom and the Justice Corps, and a note on project financing: Financed by the National Institute for Freedom – Centre for the Development of Civil Society as part of the Solidarity Corps – the Government Program for the Support and Development of Long-Term Volunteering for 2018-2030.