Polish Army Veterans Association Of
Official website of the Polish Army Veterans Association of America (PAVA / SWAP), a historic organization of former Polish soldiers founded in 1921 with headquarters at 119 East 15th Street, New York. The site includes organizational information, museum/archives details and contact information (email [email protected]).
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small or local organizations focused on Polish history, culture, arts, music, or education in the New York–New Jersey area seeking modest awards (typically a few thousand dollars).
Good Fit
- • Project explicitly promotes Polish history, arts, music, or education
- • Organizational presence or activities in New York or New Jersey
- • Request size in the low-thousands range
- • Local credibility or referral from Polish/Veterans community partners
Geography
Observed grants are concentrated in New York and New Jersey, with roughly two-thirds of 2023 dollars staying in New York, indicating a regional (state-level) footprint rather than a national one.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows four distinct recipients (and three new recipients that year), demonstrating support for multiple independent organizations, but the absolute number of grantees is small and mission focus is narrow (Polish history/arts).
New Applicants
Three new grantees appeared in 2023, so the funder does add unfamiliar recipients, but the foundation's materials also state grants are typically preselected rather than open-call, so unsolicited applicants should expect a limited pathway.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
