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Institutions

We are committed to building a strong democratic community. We believe that a robust civic sector  plays an essential role in this process. We form partnerships with CSOs based on trust and a shared purpose of strengthening the foundations of democracy.

Legenda

Grantee

an organization financially supported by the EFC Foundation through a grant.

Operator

an organization responsible for distributing the funds held by the grantee and serving as its substantive patron.

Type of support

the manner in which the grantee allocates the received funds.

Seed capital

funds designated for launching the grantee’s activities or expanding the scope of operations for a recently established grantee.

Core funding

funding provided for the overall structure of the grantee without specifying a particular purpose for the allocation of funds.

Statutory work

support for one of the grantee’s projects carried out within the framework of its mission as defined in its statute.

Currently supported institutions

Grantee

Operator

Type of support

Program

Location

Civitates Fund

About

Civitates is a philanthropic fund that supports independent media and civil society across Europe, aiming to counter polarization, shrinking civic space, and disinformation. Since 2018, it has provided over €13 million to more than 50 organizations in 18 countries, fostering open debate and strengthening democratic resilience.

Support framework

By joining Civitates, the EFC Foundation contributes to the development of a pan-European civic culture. The fund’s efforts to reduce polarization, combat disinformation, and promote media literacy are aligned with the mission of EFC, which emphasizes critical thinking as a cornerstone of civic education. Recognizing toxic media environments as a significant threat to democracy in the 21st century, the EFC Foundation actively supports initiatives that enhance media literacy and foster informed civic engagement.

Grant details

Operator

Network of European Foundations

Type of support

Statutory work

Program

N/A

Location

Brussels

Website

https://civitates-eu.org/

Grantee history

Support period

July 2024 - July 2026

Support value

150,000 EUR

Polish Donors Forum

About

The Polish Donors Forum is an organization that brings together foundations, associations, and individual donors with the aim of developing modern, responsible, and transparent philanthropy in Poland. It works to professionalize the philanthropic sector by supporting the exchange of knowledge, good practices, and experience among its member organizations. The Forum promotes ethical standards, financial transparency, and the effectiveness of social activities. It organizes trainings, debates, and conferences, conducts research, and initiates advocacy efforts to improve the legal and institutional environment for charitable activities in Poland. The Forum represents the interests of donors to public authorities and creates space for collaboration between various entities engaged in philanthropic work. Through its efforts, the Donors Forum supports the development of a strong and engaged civil society.

Support framework

The EFC Foundation’s support for the Polish Donors Forum is aimed at strengthening the Forum’s capacity to conduct advocacy for transparency, ethical standards, and the professionalization of donor activity in Poland. As a member of the Forum, the EFC Foundation contributes to the development of tools and initiatives that enhance the understanding of institutional philanthropy’s role in building a strong civil society. The support also enables the implementation of research and educational projects that help analyze trends, needs, and challenges facing grantmaking organizations. The EFC Foundation sees this partnership as a long-term investment in the quality of public life in Poland, grounded in shared responsibility, knowledge, and trust.

Grant details

Operator

Donors Forum in Poland

Type of support

Core funding

Program

N/A

Location

Warsaw

Website

https://www.forumdarczyncow.pl/pl/

Grantee history

Supported since

February 2017

Total support value

100,950 PLN

Support period

February 2025 - February 2026

Support value

12,650 PLN

Fundacja Centrum Edukacji Obywatelskiej

About

Fundacja Centrum Edukacji Obywatelskiej works to enhance education in Poland by supporting students, teachers, and principals in developing essential competencies. The foundation organizes programs, webinars, conferences, and workshops aimed at inspiring positive change and addressing current challenges in the education sector.

Support framework

The Irena Sendler Award, established in 2006, recognizes teachers whose passion for education fosters sensitivity, empathy, and social engagement among students. Each year, around 10 finalists are nominated, with the winner receiving a prize of 15,000 PLN. The award highlights the importance of qualified, charismatic teachers in promoting tolerance and empathy among young people. Since 2017, the award has been supported by the EFC Foundation and aims to contribute to building a healthier society by strengthening relationships and combating xenophobia and radicalization.

Grant details

Operator

Fundacja Centrum Edukacji Obywatelskiej

Type of support

Statutory work

Program

Irena Sendler Award "For Repairing the World"

Location

Lodz

Website

https://uczotwartosci.ceo.org.pl/nagroda-im-ireny-sendlerowej/

Grantee history

Supported since

November 2017

Total support value

74,000 PLN

Support period

November 2024 - November 2025

Support value

12,000 PLN

Fundacja Inicjatywa Wschód

About

Fundacja Inicjatywa Wschód is a youth-led movement dedicated to creating a safer Poland, and to ensuring a dignified life for all. It seeks to redefine political priorities, combat economic inequality, and empower young people as agents of social change.

Support framework

The EFC Foundation recognizes the importance of expanding its long-standing support for youth involvement in civic society. Our decision to provide core funding reflects our appreciation for Wschód’s activities, which are aimed at cultivating informed citizenship. By supporting Wschód, the EFC Foundation strengthens initiatives that empower young people to initiate meaningful and lasting social change.

Grant details

Operator

Fundacja Inicjatywa Wschód

Type of support

Statutory work

Program

A platform for social engagement of young people

Location

Warsaw

Website

https://www.wschod.org/

Grantee history

Support period

December 2024 - June 2027

Support value

625,000 PLN

The New Community Foundation

About

The New Community Foundation (Fundacja Nowej Wspólnoty) works to reduce social polarization and foster civic dialogue in Poland by organizing meetings and training sessions focused on communication for mutual understanding. It collaborates with diverse groups to strengthen human relationships and create spaces for open dialogue.

Support framework

The EFC Foundation’s core grant for FNW is a reflection of our appreciation for the imperative to get citizens talking with each other again. We are convinced that this is the surest way to counteract the rise of populist politics in our region.

Grant details

Operator

New Community Foundation

Type of support

Core funding

Program

N/A

Location

Warsaw

Website

https://www.fnw.org.pl/

Grantee history

Support period

January 2025 - December 2026

Support value

500,000 PLN

Philanthropy for Impact Foundation

About

Philanthropy for Impact was originally established as part of the EFC Foundation to strengthen young democracies in Central and Eastern Europe by inspiring philanthropists to drive systemic change. It fosters collaboration among funders and social entrepreneurs to promote civic engagement and long-term resilience in the region.

Support framework

The EFC Foundation has decided to support the PFI Foundation, seeing it as a pioneering organization with the potential to educate and coordinate the activities of the philanthropic movement's members across Central and Eastern Europe. One of the common goals of this environment is the development of civic education, which is necessary for citizens in the region to think critically in their private and professional lives and to feel responsible for the fate of their local communities.

Grant details

Operator

Philanthropy for Impact Foundation

Type of support

Core funding

Program

N/A

Location

Warsaw

Website

https://philanthropyforimpact.com/

Grantee history

Support period

January 2025 - January 2026

Support value

500,000 PLN

Borderland Foundation

About

Since 1990, the Borderland Foundation (Fundacja Pogranicze) in Sejny has promoted intercultural dialogue through education, art, and historical documentation. Based in a former synagogue and yeshiva, it serves as a center for cultural exchange and community-building.

Support framework

The Borderland Foundation’s mission aligns closely with the vision of the EFC Foundation, particularly through recognizing the transformative power of culture and education in shaping communities at local, national, and pan-European levels. Both organizations share a long-term, intergenerational approach and a commitment to fostering good neighborly relations in Central and Eastern Europe. They also seek innovative, interdisciplinary formats that integrate intellectual reflection with educational and artistic practice, cultivating a network of individuals and institutions dedicated to positive change.

Grant details

Operator

Borderland Foundation

Type of support

Statutory work

Program

Small World Centers Program

Location

Sejny

Website

https://www.pogranicze.sejny.pl/

Grantee history

Support period

July 2024 - July 2025

Support value

200,000 PLN

Fundacja Pracownia Zmiany

About

Fundacja Pracownia Zmiany is a Warsaw-based expert hub for urban planning, climate change adaptation, road safety, and community-oriented projects. It collaborates with local governments, businesses, and organizations to transform cities into spaces that are more friendly to both people and nature.

Support framework

By teaching activists across Poland how to become organised and to have an impact in local affairs, FPZ is spreading agency to smaller cities and towns across the country. By supporting this initiative, the EFC Foundation works towards strengthening civil society in Poland.

Grant details

Operator

Stowarzyszenie Miasto jest Nasze

Type of support

Statutory work

Program

Change Laboratory

Location

Warsaw

Website

https://www.zmiany.org/

Grantee history

Supported since

March 2024

Total support value

376,000 PLN

Support period

December 2024 - December 2025

Support value

242,500 PLN

Fundacja Samodzielność od Kuchni

About

Fundacja Samodzielność od Kuchni (SOK) supports refugee children by helping them develop resilience, language skills, and adapt to new life circumstances. The foundation also offers training for teachers and psychosocial support for families to enhance overall well-being.

Support framework

The EFC Foundation decided to work together with SOK to respond to the overwhelming influx of school-aged Ukrainian children entering the Polish public school system as a result of the onset of the full-scale war in Ukraine. In response, SOK has created a program aimed at preparing Polish-language teachers in the country to teach Polish as a second language. Together, we are attempting to overcome the challenges of cultural integration.

Grant details

Operator

Fundacja SOK

Type of support

Statutory work

Program

Minds & Hearts Program

Location

Warsaw

Website

https://fundacjasok.org.pl/

Grantee history

Support period

September 2025 - August 2026

Support value

250,000 PLN

Ludwika and Henryk Wujec Civic Fund

About

The Ludwika and Henryk Wujec Civic Fund (Fundusz Obywatelski im. Ludwiki i Henryka Wujców) is an independent, citizen-funded initiative that has supported democracy, human rights, and the rule of law since 2017. It has supported over 300 initiatives focused on addressing social crises, protecting minority rights, and fostering civic engagement.

Support framework

A strong democratic community relies on a vibrant third sector. Collaboration with the Civic Fund enables the EFC Foundation to extend its reach to rural areas and to fund grassroots initiatives that would be difficult to support independently. Together, the two organizations strengthen civic activism and democratic participation throughout Poland.

Grant details

Operator

Foundation for Poland (Fundacja dla Polski)

Type of support

Statutory work

Program

The Civic Fund Grant Program for 2024-2025

Location

Warsaw

Website

https://www.fdp.org.pl/

Grantee history

Support period

June 2024 - June 2025

Support value

250,000 PLN

Club of Catholic Intelligence

About

Club of Catholic Intelligence (Klub Inteligencji Katolickiej) is an association of secular Catholics committed to serving the common good through intellectual and ethical engagement. Independent of both Church and State, the club fosters dialogue, deepens faith, and promotes responsibility for the Church in the spirit of the Second Vatican Council.

Support framework

The Mountain of Leaders Program is a Polish-Ukrainian educational initiative designed to encourage teamwork, leadership, and civic engagement among young people. By fostering agency and self-confidence, the program strengthens democracy and encourages long-term cross-border cooperation. Participants develop a shared sense of responsibility and mission, reinforcing values of solidarity and mutual support. Additionally, the program has an established alumni network, ensuring continued collaboration and lasting impact beyond the initial training.

Grant details

Operator

Club of Catholic Intelligence

Type of support

Statutory work

Program

The Mountain of Leaders Program

Location

Warsaw

Website

https://www.kik.waw.pl/

Grantee history

Support period

January 2025 - December 2027

Support value

750,000 PLN

Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw

About

The Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw (Muzeum Sztuki Nowoczesnej w Warszawie) is a public institution dedicated to collecting, researching, and promoting contemporary cultural heritage. It fosters dialogue and aesthetic appreciation while evolving alongside the city, responding to current social realities.

Support framework

Primary Forms is a collaboration between the EFC Foundation and the Museum, which provides students across Poland with artworks and creative tools designed by international artists. The initiative allows students to experience and engage with contemporary art, transforming schools into interactive museum spaces. The program encourages a symbolic rupture in the expectations for both schools and institutions. The works can become elements of scenography, didactic aids, decoration, or part of infrastructure; but they can also be immaterial and performative practices like happenings, musical compositions, or choreography. Offering an immeasurable set of possibilities, the works in the program serve as tools to help us unlearn, to imagine the impossible, and to explore what we can do with art. In the same spirit, the program challenges the preconceptions about owning art, granting its partners legal ownership of the works. In 2024, the EFC Foundation also decided to support the overall structure of the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw in connection with the opening of its new headquarters.

Grant details

Operator

Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw

Type of support

Core funding

Program

Basic Forms Program

Location

Warsaw

Website

https://artmuseum.pl/

Grantee history

Supported since

June 2021

Total support value

1,110,000 PLN

Support period

Support period

Support value

445,500 PLN

Orientuj.się

About

Orientuj.się is an independent social media platform catering to Gen Z, which educates the public on socio-political issues in Poland. It simplifies complex topics related to democracy, rule of law, and citizens' rights, while maintaining a nonpartisan stance. By explaining government operations and legal-political processes in an accessible way, it encourages civic engagement. The platform remains politically neutral, refraining from endorsing any political parties.

Support framework

Core funding from the EFC Foundation allows Orientuj.się to continue providing reliable information, fostering critical thinking, and combating disinformation. Its educational content promotes democratic values such as freedom, independence, and equality.

Grant details

Operator

Stowarzyszenie 61

Type of support

Core funding

Program

N/A

Location

Warsaw

Website

https://www.tiktok.com/@orientuj.sie

Grantee history

Support type

July 2024 - July 2025

Support value:

200,000 PLN

SOS dla Edukacji

About

SOS dla Edukacji is a coalition of over 66 organizations advocating for a modern, democratic, and student-centered education system. It collaborates with teachers, principals, and educational institutions to identify challenges and promote solutions that prepare students for the demands of contemporary life.

Support framework

The work of SOS for Education aligns with the EFC Foundation’s vision of strengthening society by fostering civic engagement. SOS supports youth and civil society organizations in advocating for educational reforms currently being implemented by the Ministry of National Education. Its initiatives contribute to the growth of the largest coalition of educational organizations in Poland, whose jointly developed proposals - created in collaboration with academics, local governments, youth organizations, and teachers - focus on school autonomy and the development of a democratic school culture. This mission closely resonates with EFC’s goals.

Grant details

Operator

Fundacja Civis Polonus

Type of support

Core funding

Program

N/A

Location

Warsaw

Website

https://sosdlaedukacji.pl/en/

Grantee history

Support period

January 2025 - March 2026

Support value

360,000 PLN

Institutions supported in the past

Grantee

Operator

Type of support

Program

Location

Fundacja Cześć Ciało

About

Fundacja Cześć Ciało offers a free, safe educational space on social media to support children and teenagers in understanding adolescence. It promotes body positivity and provides reliable health information, ensuring young people have access to knowledge that encourages self-awareness and confidence.

Support framework

Young people cannot fully engage in a democratic society without first addressing their mental well-being. For this reason, the EFC Foundation supports the creation of a safe educational platform for children and teenagers to learn about puberty. Cześć Ciało uses social media to provide accessible education and encourage a healthy self-image. Through its work, it empowers young people to navigate adolescence with confidence and self-acceptance.

Grant details

Operator

Fundacja Cześć Ciało

Type of support

Seed capital

Program

N/A

Location

Warsaw

Website

https://www.czesccialo.pl/

Grantee history

Support period

November 2023 - November 2024

Support value

600,000 PLN

Liberté! Foundation

About

The Liberté! Foundation (Fundacja Liberté!) is a Polish think tank and cultural organization that advocates for an open society, liberal values, and a free-market economy. It builds public support for human rights, the rule of law, and European integration while promoting ambitious cultural initiatives.

Support framework

The EFC Foundation partnered with the Liberté! Foundation for campaigns on voter turnout and information for the 2023 parliamentary elections, recognizing their importance for Poland’s democratic future. “The Atlas of Animals” campaign encouraged young adults to vote while “Confetti” provided reliable insights into Poland’s far-right policies. “Turning Point for Poland” emphasized the pivotal role of the election and fostered civic engagement. Together, these initiatives aimed to strengthen democratic participation and public awareness. They collectively attracted 61.3 million views on the Meta campaign, 11.2 million views on the Google campaign, 23,7 million views on social media and 315 thousand views on the website.

Grant details

Operator

Liberté! Foundation

Type of support

Statutory work

Program

Pro-turnout campaigns: “The Atlas of Animals”, “Confetti”, “Turning Point for Poland”

Location

Lodz

Website

https://liberte.pl/

Grantee history

Support period

September 2023 - October 2023

Support value

370,000 PLN

Fundacja SEXEDPL

About

Fundacja SEXEDPL is a multimedia platform that provides accessible education on human rights, gender equality, relationships, and reproductive health. It promotes a positive, respectful approach to sexuality, offering workshops, consultations, and campaigns aimed at challenging stigma.

Support framework

In 2023, the EFC Foundation collaborated with SEXED, tapping into the platform’s vast reach on social media to organize a voter turnout campaign targeted at young voters, which has been viewed 13 million times on social media and a million times on YouTube.

Grant details

Operator

Fundacja SEXEDPL

Type of support

Statutory work

Program

Pro-turnout campaign

Location

Warsaw

Website

https://sexed.pl/

Grantee history

Support period

September 2023 - October 2023

Support value

50,000 PLN

Helsinki Committee Foundation for Human Rights

About

Founded in 1989, the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights (Helsińska Fundacja Praw Człowieka) is an independent NGO dedicated to protecting human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. Operating in Poland and across Europe, it monitors human rights compliance, supports persecuted activists, and advocates for fair legal standards and media freedom.

Support framework

The EFC Foundation collaborated with Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights on a voter turnout and referendum awareness campaign ahead of the 2023 parliamentary elections. The campaign, “Don’t Let the Referendum Be Pushed on You!”, encouraged voter participation while opposing a parallel referendum designed to mislead the public. It aimed to raise awareness for electoral manipulation, and to promote fair democratic processes. Additionally, the initiative sought to strengthen civic engagement by equipping citizens with knowledge about their electoral rights and the importance of transparent governance. It has collected over 2 million views on social media and over 40 thousand views on the website. What is more, publications created as part of the campaign were published over 1.4 thousand times on TV and radio.

Grant details

Operator

Helsinki Committee Foundation for Human Rights

Type of support

Statutory work

Program

Referendum campaign “Don’t let the referendum be pushed on you!”

Location

Warsaw

Website

https://hfhr.pl/

Grantee history

Support period

September 2023 - October 2023

Support value

30,000 PLN

Komitet Obrony Demokracji

About

Founded in 2015, Komitet Obrony Demokracji advocates for the rule of law. The organization promotes democratic awareness, civic engagement, and the protection of a secular state while actively calling out governmental abuse of power.

Support framework

The EFC Foundation partnered with KOD on the “No Rubbish Elections!” campaign ahead of the 2023 parliamentary elections, recognizing its crucial role in safeguarding Poland’s democratic future. The initiative mobilized election observers at 27,000 polling stations to independently verify the election results. Additionally, the campaign raised public awareness about the importance of election oversight and established partnerships to enhance the credibility and reach of its message, reaching 52.8 million people on traditional media and 1.6 million on social media.

Grant details

Operator

Komitet Obrony Demokracji

Type of support

Statutory work

Program

“No Rubbish Elections!”

Location

Warsaw

Website

https://ruchkod.pl/

Grantee history

Support period

September 2023 - October 2023

Support value

50,000 PLN