Yes, the maximum grant amount is PLN 100,000 or the equivalent amount in EUR. The grant amount in EUR is determined annually based on average NBP exchange rates. In 2026, the maximum grant amount in euros is EUR 23,500. The grant may not constitute more than: 50% of project costs for projects exceeding PLN 30,000, the remaining 50% must be own funds or third-party funds; 80% for projects up to PLN 30,000, the remaining 20% must be own funds or third-party funds.

No, grant applications can only be submitted via the Online Application Processing System (ISOW).

No, sending the application via ISOW is equivalent to submitting the application (we do not accept paper versions).

No, an electronic signature is not required.

No, before editing the application you should carefully read the application instructions. Additionally, next to individual form fields there are ‘Help’ icons containing instructions on how to edit the application.

In case of technical problems, please carefully read the application instructions. If the problem persists, please send a report to isow@fwpn.org.pl containing: a) the applicant’s name; b) first name, surname, phone number and email address of the contact person; c) a brief description of the problem.

The application should be completed in only one chosen language version, as follows: fields marked PL in Polish, fields marked DE in German, unmarked fields in the language appropriate to the applicant.

Confirmation of cooperation with the partner and project documentation (programme, reviews, recommendations etc.) should be attached in both language versions, while formal-legal documents and decisions confirming received third-party funds in one language version.

Grant applications can be submitted on an ongoing basis, however no later than 3 and no earlier than 8 months before the project start date. Separate deadlines apply to applications submitted as part of competitions. Applications submitted shorter than the required period are not accepted. An application for up to PLN 30,000 (EUR 7,000) can be submitted on an ongoing basis provided the previous project has been completed. An application exceeding PLN 30,000 can be submitted no more than once every 3 months. An applicant with outstanding settlements cannot submit another application until the previous one has been settled.

Own contribution is not formally required, however it increases the chance of obtaining funding. FWPN supports projects up to 50% of project costs exceeding PLN 30,000 (the remaining 50% must be own or third-party funds) and 80% of project costs up to PLN 30,000 (the remaining 20% must be own or third-party funds).

Projects should take place in accordance with the schedule given in the application, however they should be completed no later than 31 December of the year for which the grant was awarded, and their implementation period should generally not exceed 12 months.

No, the Foundation does not accept for reconsideration applications on which the Board has already made a decision.

No, applications containing formal errors are not accepted for further review by the Foundation’s Board.

Only in exceptional situations, exclusively after obtaining written consent from the Foundation.

No, the grant may only be used by the grant recipient, who is obliged to account for the implementation of the funded project.

Only in exceptional situations, subject to obtaining written consent from the Foundation.

Board decisions are communicated by post. Information on the granting or refusal of a grant can also be found in the applicant’s ISOW account → ‘Sent applications’ tab.

No, the Foundation does not justify decisions to refuse a grant.

Yes, the Foundation supports projects carried out both by local government units and by their subordinate units such as museums, cultural centres etc.

The Foundation only supports projects that are carried out in cooperation with a partner from the other country. The partner can be an institution or association that actively participates in the project implementation.

No, there are no special guidelines. The letter should contain information about the nature and forms of cooperation.

Please use the average exchange rate from the date of writing the grant application.