Poland
Beneficiary state since 2004 · EEA Grants & Norway Grants · Capital: Warsaw · Population 37.7m
Headline figures for Poland
Donor programme partners
Bilateral initiatives
272 recorded, showing the 12 largest by grant
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The intention of the BI was to support the continuation of cooperation between interested NOR/ISL cities and 53 Polish cities that participated in Phases II/III of the LD Programme (LDP) under the EEA/Norway Grants 2014-2021. Activities under the BI are also a bridge that leads to the new financial perspective of the EEA/Norway Grants. Actions to be implemented (actions available not only to all 17 Polish-NO/IS municipalities partnerships but also to 12 city beneficiaries without partners; some activities were also available to all Polish cities to disseminate knowledge abou LDP/ EEA/Norway Grants): grants for cities to enable the continuation of bilateral cooperation (equivalent to €60,000). study visits in NOR for PL LG officials and in Poland for NOR and ISL municipalities internships in Norway/Iceland for Polish cities and in Poland for Norwegian/Icelandic local government officials workshops and conferences: a total of 5 events in Norway, Latvia, Brussels during the Municipalities and Regions Open Days 2024 and a conference to summarise the LDP in Warsaw online educational seminars of the Local Development Forum meetings of the four Experience Exchange Networks with experts from Norway/Iceland Bilateral Initiative 2024-2025 is aiming to play the role of a bridge and a tool facilitating the design of the next perspective. It has also enabled a significant expansion of the prospects for further cooperation between PL and NOR/ISL cities.
€2.9m awarded
HarSval Bilateral initiative aiming at Harmonisation of the Svalbard cooperation
The HarSval Bilateral initiative aiming at Harmonization of the Svalbard cooperation initiative has the ambition to increase the range of research and to involve a much broader range of partners. The Polish-Norwegian cooperation will be also exploited to enhance competencies and skills, as well as achieve internalisation and increased visibility of the Polish polar community. The following activities aiming at strengthening bilateral relations between Norway and Poland will be implemented- networking, exchange, sharing and transfer of knowledge, technology, experience and best practice, modernisation and standardisation of Svalbard observing system in priority areas for the Polish and Norwegian polar communities; development of competencies and skills, internationalisation, and increasing visibility of the Polish polar community, activities in the area of FAIR data and open science, and in the area of dissemination, communication and management. This initiative fits perfectly into the objectives of the EEA and Norway Grants, supporting an important area of Polish basic research conducted by the Polish polar community and significantly strengthening bilateral relations between Poland and Norway in this area. Polar research requires significant financial means that are difficult to obtain from national sources and international cooperation, especially Polish-Norwegian. Hence, polar research is a priority in the Basic Research Programme.
€1.6m awarded
Science&Society bilateral initiative in social sciences, arts and humanities
Science & Society: bilateral initiative in social sciences, arts and humanities aims at tightening cooperation between scientists and the non-academic sector, allowing knowledge to be transferred and used in decision-making processes and strengthening the capacity for civic engagement. The following type of activities aiming at strengthening bilateral relations between Norway and Poland, networking, exchange, sharing and transfer of knowledge, technology, experience, and best practice between entities in Poland and Norway will be implemented: - Mapping and assessment of the current cooperation of scientists with the non-academic sector, transfer of knowledge to society, and activities supporting society in projects and initiatives implemented in Poland and Norway. - Pilot and exploratory activities aimed at acquiring knowledge, developing tools in the area of coping with social challenges, supporting civil society, strengthening cooperation between scientists and the non-academic sector, transfer of knowledge and its use in decision-making processes, policy-making, etc. - Organization of workshops or other research and consulting activities aimed at developing a set of common goals and mapping the resources and competences available to scientists on the one hand and the social environment on the other. - Assessment of the possibility of including researchers in research already conducted by NGOs, building research competences of NGOs,
€1m awarded
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The initiative aims at increasing the civic activity of young people from Poland, Belarus and Ukraine in local communities, in terms of taking up activities with the support and use of Norwegian experiences. Objectives of the initiative: 1. to create a “Youth Space” for meetings, integration and cooperation of young people in Lublin; 2. to increase the number of youth initiatives by launching the "Youth Civic Budget; 3. to increase the level of knowledge of young people and people working with young people in the field of, inter alia: civic education, volunteering, labour market and career counselling through the activity of the Youth Information and Development Centre; 4. to intensify the cooperation, exchange of experience and good practices between youth and youth workers from EEA countries (Poland, Norway) and the Eastern Partnership countries (Belarus, Ukraine) by organizing international events, study visits and youth exchanges. The initiative is a joint undertaking of the Lublin Commune, The European Wergeland Center (Oslo) and the Semper a Frente Foundation (Lublin), which will strengthen cooperation with entities from Norway, Poland, Belarus and Ukraine. The partner from Norway participates in all the activities, shares knowledge, experience and good practices. The representative of the European Wergeland Center will support the Lublin Commune especially during the participatory design of "Youth Space" in Lublin.
€1m awarded
Direct medical assistance to the affected population in connection with the war in Ukraine
Provision of humanitarian aid in connection with the war in Ukraine. Providing direct help and other forms of support. Background Polish Medical Mission is working on medical aid deliveries since the 1st days of the war. On the 3rd day of the conflict, three hospitals in Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk and Lutsk were supported with PMM supplies. Since then PMM is providing 5 deliveries every week to individual hospitals in Ukraine. The present proposal was conducted and based on analysis of 77 rapid assessment questionnaires covering all relevant medical supplies received from hospitals in Ukraine and following that interviews with 91 representatives of hospitals in cities located in Central and Eastern Ukraine. The recognized area of increasing medical needs are in Kherson, Odessa, Mykolaiv and Kirovohrad oblasts (regions), located in the area of the high number of war affected population and internally displaced persons (IDP).
€1m awarded
Child Friendly Spaces in Poland for Host and Refugee Communities
The first challenge currently facing host communities is the capacity of childcare and education facilities, e.g., kindergartens, daycare centers, schools and other sites, to ensure accessibility to host and refugee populations. While schools are more flexible in space and the ability to provide services, taking care of small children requires considerable effort in terms of space, materials, and human and financial resources. Communities now face an influx of refugee children that, without proper care, will prevent their mothers/caregivers from economic activities, studies, etc. and, therefore, will limit their efforts to become independent of hosting families. The aim is to support local communities in establishing at least one Child Friendly Space (CFS) in each target community under a safe space programming framework. The CFS programme will support children/youth and families from the refugee and host communities, providing respite care, caregiver support, creative expression and recreation activities, non-formal education and specialized services. Each space will be organized as a place where activities/support will be provided according to the designed programme based on assessed and prioritized needs. Activities/support will be managed in multiple, separate locations in a community through close programme coordination and information sharing, including case management and referral systems.
€1m awarded
Support for educational integration
Clear mutual interest. Both organisations share the same vision of: making the formal education system in Poland more adapted to new emotional, social and learning needs of refugee children as well as Polish ones who are affected by the war; supporting teachers and headteachers in acquiring new competencies that require it. Each organization brings unique skills, knowledge, and resources to the table: CEO has an excellent knowledge of the education system in Poland, a pull of education experts and network of contacts in schools. NRC brings years of experience in catering to the needs of displaced children its flagship classroom-based psychosocial-support program – the Better Learning Programme (BLP). The collaboration will foster knowledge sharing, capacity building, and it will have a continued impact even after the grant funding ends. Clear division of responsibilities in relation to results. An important part of the BLP programme is the collection of evidence at school level on how the programme affects stress reduction in children. NRC will be responsible for contextualising and rolling out child wellbeing measurement Monitoring & Evaluation tool - SLEC (Student Learning in Emergencies Checklist) for BLP programme.. NRC will also conduct research on the effects of using the BLP in classrooms, for both students and teachers. NRC BLP trainers will lead the training for CEO trainers and will take a lead on updating and printing the BLP 1 and 2 manual
€1m awarded
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The Polish Red Cross (PCK) has been providing assistance to people in Ukraine since the first day of the armed conflict. So far PCK Polish Red Cross we have managed to obtain more than 1,000 tonnes of in-kind donations, which we are successively spending on the needs of refugees. In one week alone we have given out: 51,000 kg of food, 31,018 hygiene and chemical items, 793 kg of bandages. Polish Red Cross estimates, that its aid has reached over 216,000 people. Organization stipulates, that refugees need support in organising their stay and life from scratch. PCK supports mainly mothers with children. The branches distribute to refugees the collected gifts in kind in the form of food, cosmetics, household chemicals and other necessary products. The way to respond the needs of beneficiaries is through financial vouchers that refugees will be able to spend on products and items currently needed. These are often school products or clothes for children. The Polish Red Cross plans to purchase and distribute vouchers for refugees (in the form of cards or coupons) as humanitarian aid, which is necessary to meet current needs related to the organisation of life in Poland (current needs in the form of buying food, but also needs related to e.g. going to school for children). The vouchers will be a one-off form of support for families. PCK plans to distribute the vouchers of May/June to 20 000 - 30 000 families from Ukraine who are staying in Poland.
€1m awarded
Provision of medical aid in connection with the flooding in Dolnąśląskie Voivodship
The aim of the initiative is to establish stable and long-term medical security with particular attention to the most vulnerable groups and to ensure preparedness for the winter season for the affected population in the Lądek-Zdrój and Stronie Śląskie communes. The initiative will focus on addressing critical gaps in healthcare provision, medical supplies, and necessary winter equipment for the affected residents. Activities: Establishment of mobile clinics to secure access to primary healthcare for the affected population. Collaboration with local health authorities to address staff shortages in three Primary Health Care Centers (PHHC) in Lądek-Zdrój and Stronie Śląskie. Provision of small medical equipment for chronically ill patients (e.g., pressure gauges, glucometers) and necessary medical consumables (e.g., bandages, disinfectants). Supply of non-prescription drugs and supplements (e.g., antipyretics, anti-inflammatory drugs, vitamins for children, pregnant women, and the elderly). Distribution of winterization items such as warm clothes, heaters, quilts, and school materials for children.
€1m awarded
Financial assistance in the form of vouchers or prepaid cards for families affected by the floods
The aim of the initiative is to provide financial support in the form of vouchers and prepaid cards to families affected by the recent floods. The initiative seeks to alleviate the burden on households by enabling them to purchase essential household appliances, renovation materials, and receive necessary medical assistance. Each household will receive PLN 4,000 in direct support to help them rebuild and prepare for the upcoming winter. Activities: Distribution of vouchers and prepaid cards: Each household affected by the floods will receive a voucher or prepaid card worth PLN 4,000 to use for purchasing essential items such as home appliances, building materials, and medical supplies. Coordination with local authorities: The Polish Red Cross will work closely with local authorities to ensure efficient distribution of aid and identification of beneficiaries. Support for medical assistance: In addition to financial aid, the initiative will provide medical support to families in need, including access to medications and consultations. This initiative was exceptionally accepted by Poland and the EEA EFTA states due to the flood that occurred in Poland in 2024.
€1m awarded
Skill sharing in the field of corrections
The initiative aims to strengthen bilateral relations between Polish and Norwegian Prison Services. By focusing on conflict management training, communication skills for prison officers, job shadowing, and international study visits, the initiative seeks to promote best practices, foster professional development by facilitating professional exchange, and enhance mutual understanding.The initiative represents a strategic effort to strengthen bilateral relations between Polish and Norwegian correctional services as well as to expand the international perspective by organisation of study visits to Norway, Romania, Czech Republic, Ireland, the Council of Europe, and the ICPA 2024 conference in Singapore to expose officers to diverse prison management practices and global trends. During study visits to Norway and other countries, the participants can observe daily operations, engage with staff, and participate in debriefing sessions to discuss observations and lessons learned. The exchange visits to Norway and to Poland are to enable the officers to focus on implementing the principles of dynamic security in the pilot units in Poland and to conduct trainings in the pilots for the staff using interactive methods, such as role-playing and simulation exercises, to reinforce learning outcomes. The activity also aims at joint participation in foreign events and the promotion of PSORR-PL Recidivism Risk Assessment Tool.
€921k awarded
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This initiative formulates the start of a long term bi-lateral relationship between Polish and Norwegian R&D, Businesses, trade-relations and emerging new SMEs evolving skills, technologies and market opportunities enabling growth within the circular economy for both nations and regions. The Circularity Gap reports represents an opportunity to benchmark a starting point, and to present a communicative, science based common framework of the circular insight in both Norway and Poland. The continued work will quantify the potential of united circular and sustainable value creation road map for the next 2-9 years. The methodology is open and will be involving a large number of people within relevant industries, as well as provide knowledge and recommended means to target the change
€428k awarded