Grant name: ZYSK Z DOSTĘPNOŚCI
Funding organization: European Union via Fundusze Europejskie dla Rozwoju Społecznego 2021-2027 program
Total funding amount: 9,999,616 PLN
Project duration: January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027
Funding source: European Social Fund Plus
Funding type: Full grant covering eligible costs
Primary objective: Enhance competencies in accessibility and universal design among employees and entrepreneurs
Mission: Support Polish enterprises in adapting to changes, increasing innovation, competitiveness, and sustainable development with inclusion of persons with disabilities and older adults
Key beneficiaries: Employees and entrepreneurs from micro, small, medium, and large enterprises across Poland
Project context: Part of EU social development funds focusing on accessibility and inclusion
Significance: Supports business adaptation to social and market changes with focus on accessibility
Frequency: Project runs for a fixed period (2025-2027), no indication of recurring calls
Eligible types: Micro, small, medium, and large enterprises
Geographic requirement: Registered and operating in Poland
Must be eligible for de minimis aid
Must not be under EU or national sanctions related to Russian Federation war activities
Must not be excluded from receiving EU funds
Must not participate in the related project "Dostępność szansą na rozwój 3"
Delegated employees must have recognized employment status under Polish labor law or equivalent contracts (including temporary, agency, civil law contracts linked to employment)
Employees must demonstrate interest in improving accessibility of products/services
Employees must not have participated in the related project "Dostępność szansą na rozwój 3"
No explicit size or capacity requirements beyond company size categories
Inclusivity: Minimum 505 women participants out of 1120 total
Preference points awarded for micro/small enterprises, participation of employees with disabilities, gender balance, and managerial staff participation
Accessibility of products and services
Universal design principles
Commercialization of universal design solutions
Adaptation to social and market changes
Increasing innovation and competitiveness
Employees and entrepreneurs from micro, small, medium, and large enterprises
Persons interested in improving accessibility and universal design
Companies aiming to develop accessible products/services
Project implemented across Poland
Increased awareness and competencies in accessibility
Development of accessible products and services
Business growth and adaptation
Enhanced innovation and competitiveness
Training and consultancy delivered at scale to 1120 participants
Sustainability through business adaptation and inclusive strategies
General and specialized training on accessibility and universal design
Training formats: lectures, discussions, exercises, group work
Training duration: 1 day (8 hours) general + 2 days (16 hours) specialized
Delivery modes: in-person, remote, and hybrid
Post-training individual consultancy up to 15 hours, tailored to company needs and sector specifics
Use of simulation tools (e.g., active wheelchair, vision impairment glasses, aging suit, noise-cancelling headphones)
Training and consultancy venues fully accessible for persons with disabilities
Accessible digital, informational, and architectural support
Materials provided in accessible formats
Attendance requirement: minimum 90% for certification
Competency certification based on improved post-training test results
Total project budget: 9,999,616 PLN
Funding rate: 100% of eligible costs
No mention of matching funds or co-financing by participants
No detailed payment schedule or audit requirements specified
Costs related to training, consultancy, materials, catering, and travel reimbursement for participants
Start date: January 1, 2025
End date: December 31, 2027
Active recruitment of participants
Pre-training needs survey to tailor support
Application steps: account creation on platform, submission of application and recruitment documents, evaluation within 7 working days after application round closes
Contract signing upon acceptance
Training sessions scheduled with mixed delivery modes
Individual consultancy offered post-training
Monitoring attendance and evaluation through surveys and tests
Post-training surveys and competency tests required for certification
No detailed reporting schedule specified
Compliance with EU and Polish law, including sanctions related to Russian Federation war activities
Adherence to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (KPON)
Equal treatment and non-discrimination assured
Project facilities and materials fully accessible
Support adapted to participant needs and possibilities
Complaint mechanisms available for non-compliance with KPON
Company registration proof
Declarations regarding de minimis aid eligibility
Employee status confirmation
Recruitment documents downloadable from project website
Create account on project platform
Complete application form and recruitment documents
Submit application within recruitment rounds
Wait for evaluation results (up to 7 working days post round closure)
Sign contract upon acceptance
Company size (micro/small enterprises awarded 10 points)
Inclusion of employees with disabilities (5 points)
Gender balance with at least 50% women in participant group (5 points)
Inclusion of managerial staff at least 20% (5 points)
Contact via email and phone for recruitment support
Accessible application platform
Focus on universal design and accessibility as drivers of business competitiveness
Use of simulation tools for experiential learning
Strong emphasis on inclusion of persons with disabilities and older adults
Provision of accessible training and consultancy formats
Ensuring participation across diverse company sizes and sectors
Adapting training to individual company and sector needs
Aligning business development with accessibility principles
No explicit data on previous recipients or success rates provided
Reference to exclusion of participants from related project "Dostępność szansą na rozwój 3" to avoid overlap