Forms of cooperation with FemFund depend on the needs of groups and organizations
For persons who are just getting started and do not have experience in fundraising. Or they have an idea for a feminist initiative. Recruitment takes place at the beginning of every year (most often in January):
For groups that suddenly need urgent money. Right now, during the next few days, they must conduct a feminist intervention or seize an opportunity that cannot wait. Recruitment lasts continuously throughout the year:
For groups or organizations that are looking for developmental, long-term support. The flexible cash will ensure independence, stability, and financial security, so that they can do feminist work on a daily basis. Recruitment begins in autumn (most often in September):
For groups that suddenly need urgent money. Right now, during the next few days, they must conduct a feminist intervention or seize an opportunity that cannot wait. Recruitment lasts continuously throughout the year:
Feminist Emergency Service
Urgent grants of FemFund are a simple mechanism that allows you to almost immediately receive money to operate in new, unforeseen circumstances. It works all year round, without a specific schedule. Because feminism is an urgent matter!
How to get a grant?
Check if you meet the criteria
Pay attention to the conditions of applying for the Emergency Service and the type of activities it supports, described in the Regulations
Apply
Briefly describe your sudden need or opportunity. You can also indicate a referrer who will strengthen your submission
Discuss your needs with us
Meet with us, so that we can understand the situation in which you want to act better and make a decision based on that
Receive an intervention grant
Sign the contract quickly. You will receive the money within a maximum of 14 days of submitting the application. And now you can act. Good luck!
Do you need flexible money right NOW to deal with a crisis or an unexpected situation? Apply to the Feminist Emergency Service!
How does Feminist Emergency Service work?
Feminist Emergency Service supports urgent actions for the rights of women, non-binary, transgender, and queer persons. Grants can be used by collectives and organizations that feel part of the feminist movement and in which women and/or non-binary, transgender, intersex, and queer persons play a decisive role.
In our understanding, an action is urgent if it needs to be taken quickly in connection with a new, unexpected situation, such as a sudden threat (such as war, political persecution of activists etc.) or a chance for a feminist change. We only finance activities that benefit persons living in Poland.
The maximum amount that can be received as an urgent grant is PLN 3,000.
Application window is always open – all year long. You will learn about whether you have received a grant within a maximum of 7 working days after submission of the application.
Here you will read the detailed rules of operation of the Feminist Emergency Service:
Rules of the Feminist Emergency Service Grants – docx (24 KB)
Rules of the Feminist Emergency Service Grants – pdf (169 KB)
How to apply?
Firts, download the application form in docx or pdf format:
Application for Feminist Emergency Service – docx (18 KB)
Application for Feminist Emergency Service – pdf (80 KB)
After filling in, send your application in English to granty@femfund.pl.
You can submit your application in Polish using the online form, which can be found here.
Feminist Emergency Service exists because:
- we know that activism happens 24 hours a day, and activists face crisis situations on a daily basis,
- we see that sometimes there is a unique chance for action – a “weather window” for feminist change,
- we want people working for social change to be able to take care of their safety and well-being in emergency situations.
If you have any questions, write to granty@femfund.pl or call: +48 666 647 001.