The Executive Committee of the Polish Community Council of Australia is pleased to announce that the 2024 funding round under the Polish Community Council of Australia Perpetual Fund will open at the beginning of March 2024. Information and an online application form will be available on Equity Trustees website from 4 March 2024.

Donations will only be awarded to Member Organizations of the Polish Community Council of Australia.

Donations will be available for the following purposes and activities:
• promoting and encouraging the learning of the Polish language in Australia;
• assistance in organizing developmental and educational activities for Polish youth in Australia;
• supporting activities of Polish scouts in Australia;
• raising awareness of the Polish national identity, Polish culture, its history and current position in Australian society by promoting Polish literature, music and all other Polish art forms and traditions;
• supporting activities promoting Polish achievements and heritage through scientific, educational, publishing, exhibition and cultural projects:
• raising awareness of the contribution of Polish migrants to the development of Australia and the development of Polish cultural / historical heritage in Australia;
• supporting documentation of Polish community heritage and achievements in Australia.

Donations may not be used for political activity, profit-making ventures, or to pay off debts, loans, acquire land, build and renovate or subsidize other foundations.

The Perpetual Fund of the Polish Community Council of Australia is managed by Equity Trustees. Distribution of investment income is handled by the Fund's Advisory Committee, which includes representatives from all Australian states.

The Executive Committee will provide further details including links to guidelines, application form and other useful information on 4 March 2024.

Kind regards - Pozdrawiam serdecznie