“The Embassy and Consulate of the United States in Poland announce the allocation of grants of up to $ 10 thousand for virtual programs, that is, implemented online or existing in digital format,” the text says.
The American side offers future participants in the initiative a list of topics. The first - "Security" - involves the development of virtual / digital projects, "aimed at strengthening the cooperation between Poland and the United States in the field of security."
Also, within the framework of this direction, projects can be presented that "contribute to raising public awareness" in the field of security. "
The topic “Countering misinformation” provides for the creation of projects whose task will be to develop “media literacy and critical thinking skills”, as well as countering misinformation.
Representatives of Polish and American non-governmental and non-profit organizations, educational institutions and the media can apply for participation in the competition. At the same time, it is specified that preference will be given to NGOs established in Poland.
Earlier it was reported that the State Department intended to allocate up to $ 60 thousand for conducting open online courses on "media literacy" for residents of Kazakhstan.