Cooperation Fund Foundation

What Cooperation Fund Foundation does

The Cooperation Fund Foundation (Fundacja Fundusz Współpracy) is a Polish State Treasury foundation established in 1990 and supervised by the Minister of Funds and Regional Policy. It operates from Warsaw with roughly 70 employees, functioning as a designated implementing partner for Polish and EU public programs rather than a commercial enterprise.

The foundation's program portfolio spans four interlocking areas: social economy development (including the mOWES [Ośrodki Wsparcia Ekonomii Społecznej] center-of-support network and the Premia społeczna [Social Premium] instrument), lifelong learning (delivered via Pożyczki na Kształcenie [Learning Loans]), social innovation, and direct support to the public sector — most visibly through the Innowacje w samorządzie [Innovations in Local Government] program valued at approximately 21M PLN. Recent additions such as the Polish-Ukrainian Startup Bridge and Mazowsze Lokalnie indicate expanding geographic and thematic scope.

Its business model is grant intermediation: the foundation secures multi-year contracts and project awards from EU structural funds, national ministries, and partner institutions including the National Centre for Research and Development (NCBR), the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development (PARP), and Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK), then administers and often co-finances downstream beneficiaries. Revenue is therefore project-based, non-commercial, and directly tied to EU programming periods and ministerial appropriations, with no product pricing or go-to-market activity in the conventional sense.

Name

Cooperation Fund Foundation

Legal name

Fundacja Fundusz Współpracy

Website

https://cofund.org.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Cooperation Fund Foundation (Fundacja Fundusz Współpracy) is a Polish State Treasury foundation, founded in 1990 and supervised by the Minister of Funds and Regional Policy, that administers EU- and government-funded programs in social economy, lifelong learning, social innovation, and public sector support from Warsaw with ~70 employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Economy and EU Project Implementation Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Grantmaking & Philanthropic Funds (Institutional Donors) (BPADAOAB)

Keywords

• Social economy development
• EU project implementation
• Public sector consulting
• Lifelong learning programs
• Social innovation grants

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Project Implementation Services: The foundation generates revenue through implementing EU-funded projects, government contracts, and consulting services for public administration and social economy entities. It operates as a state treasury foundation managing assistance funds for Poland's EU accession and ongoing European programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fundacja Fundusz Współpracy implements EU-funded and government-commissioned projects that deliver free or subsidized consulting, training, auditing, and grant administration services to social economy entities, local governments, NGOs, and SMEs in Poland. Its flagship offerings include regional social economy support (mOWES), social innovation grants (Premia społeczna, Innowacje w samorządzie), education loans (Pożyczki na Kształcenie), microgrants (Mazowsze Lokalnie), public-sector advisory (MCWD), and cross-border startup support (Polish-Ukrainian Startup Bridge).

Product overview

Cooperation Fund Foundation (Fundacja Fundusz Współpracy) is a Polish foundation that operates as a unique hybrid combining elements of an NGO, a public administration institution, and a consulting firm. The organization manages approximately 70 employees and implements projects across nine thematic areas including social economy, social innovation, lifelong learning, public sector support, entrepreneurship, civil society, equal opportunities, audit/control/finance, and international cooperation. The core offerings include mOWES (Masovian Social Economy Support Center) providing comprehensive support for social economy entities, the Social Bonus (Premia społeczna) project supporting local government innovations, Education Loans (Pożyczki na Kształcenie) for vocational training, Innovations in Local Government (Innowacje w samorządzie) grants, Polish-Ukrainian Startup Bridge for cross-border startup support, Mazowsze Lokalnie microgrants, and Mazowieckie Centrum Wsparcia Doradczego for public sector consulting. The foundation also provides professional services including training, auditing, consulting, project management, and international project coordination, primarily funded through European Union programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• mOWES (Mazowiecki Ośrodek Wsparcia Ekonomii Społecznej): Masovian Social Economy Support Center - provides support for social economy entities in the Masovian region
• Polish-Ukrainian Startup Bridge
• Premia społeczna

Products and services

• Mazowiecki Ośrodek Wsparcia Ekonomii Społecznej (mOWES) A regional support center providing free multi-level assistance including training, consulting, expert services, financial assistance, and support for local activists to develop social entrepreneurship in the Mazovia region. Serves social cooperatives, NGOs, and social enterprises through subregional offices in Ciechanów, Ostrołęka, and Radom.
• Premia społeczna (Social Bonus) A project implemented in cooperation with the Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Policy that supports social innovations in Polish local government units. Recognized as a model example by the European Commission.
• Pożyczki na Kształcenie (Education Loans) An educational loan program providing financial support for vocational education and training, implemented in consortium with the Regional Development Agency in Starachowice.
• Innowacje w samorządzie (Innovations in Local Government) A grant program supporting Polish local government units in implementing social innovations addressing demographic changes, with approximately 21 million PLN in funding.
• Polish-Ukrainian Startup Bridge

Quantifiable outcome

• 24 social cooperatives created, employing approximately 110 people, through ISWES projects in Ostrołęka and Radom subregions
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Instytut Pracy i Spraw Socjalnych (IPiSS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 April 2026Strategic cooperation agreement signed on April 14, 2026, between Fundacja Fundusz Współpracy and IPiSS for collaboration in social policy planning. The partnership addresses Poland's changing demographic structure and growing demand for social services, combining FFW's 30 years of experience with IPiSS's research expertise in labor and social security.
• Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpert team collaboration since 2018, with agreements spanning 2018-2019 and 2020-2022. BGK collaboration involves EU fund management and project implementation support services.
• Narodowe Centrum Badań i Rozwoju (NCBR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose expert collaboration since 2010, with multiple agreements including periods 2017-2020 and 2020-2024. FFW provides verification of financial documentation and expert support for NCBR projects under operational programs.
• Polska Agencja Rozwoju Przedsiębiorczości (PARP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpert cooperation since 2015, with multiple agreements covering periods 2015-2016, 2017, 2018-2019, and 2019-2022. Collaboration focuses on entrepreneurship support programs.
• Agencja WALKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on the 'Ekonomia Społeczna. Ludzka rzecz' (Social Economy. A Human Matter) project to strengthen the social economy sector in Poland.
• CoFund Sp. z o.o.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated company within the foundation's ecosystem. FFW operates in consortium with CoFund Sp. z o.o. for government administration support in programming and project areas.
• Fundacja na rzecz Nauki Polskiej (FNP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpert collaboration since 2018, with agreements in 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 periods supporting science and research initiatives.
• Ministerstwo Spraw Zagranicznych (MSZ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFFW manages counterpart funds and handles repayment of credits granted under Agrolinia Programs on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, continuing cooperation from the former Government Integration Committee and Government Plenipotentiary.
• Ministerstwo Funduszy i Polityki RegionalnejcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Minister of Funds and Regional Development appoints the Foundation's Board for 3-year terms. FFW implements government-funded projects including the 'Innowacje w samorządzie' program worth 21 million PLN.
• Ministerstwo Rodziny, Pracy i Polityki SpołecznejcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on the 'Premia społeczna' (Social Bonus) project, recognized as a model example by the European Commission. FFW cooperates with the ministry to implement social innovation programs.
• Instytut Spraw PublicznychminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the 'Zintegrowany System Wsparcia Ekonomii Społecznej' (Integrated Social Economy Support System) project, part of the Human Capital Operational Programme.
• Fundacja Inicjatyw Społeczno-EkonomicznychminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Integrated Social Economy Support System project bringing diverse experiences and competencies to the consortium.
• Fundacja Pomocy Wzajemnej 'Barka'minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Integrated Social Economy Support System project, contributing to social economy development.
• Centrum Rozwoju Zasobów LudzkichcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject leader for the Integrated Social Economy Support System partnership of 8 entities.
• Polska Fundacja Ośrodków Wspomagania Rozwoju Gospodarczego OIC PolandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partner and leader of the 'Forum Aktywności OWES' project, focusing on networking Social Economy Support Centers and competence development.
• Forum Aktywizacji Obszarów Wiejskich (FAOW)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Forum Aktywności OWES project, contributing to rural area activation and social economy networking.
• Stowarzyszenie Krajowy Ruch Ekologiczno-SpołecznyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in ISWES projects in Ostrołęka and Radom subregions for social economy development.
• Związek Miast PolskichminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Mazowieckie Centrum Wsparcia Doradczego (MCWD) project for local government support.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK): BGK is Poland's state development bank and a long-standing FFW partner since 2018 for EU-fund management. As a much larger state-owned financial institution, it is a broader incumbent in implementing EU and government development programs.
• Narodowe Centrum Badań i Rozwoju (NCBR): National Centre for Research and Development is a government agency running R&D programs and engaging FFW since 2010 as an expert/audit support provider. Comparable EU project management footprint but with a different (R&D) mandate.

Direct peers

• Polska Agencja Rozwoju Przedsiębiorczości (PARP): Polish Agency for Enterprise Development is the government's primary implementing body for EU entrepreneurship and social-economy funds. FFW has been an expert partner of PARP since 2015, and the two operate in the same niche of EU project management/grantmaking in Poland.
• Towarzystwo Inwestycji Społeczno-Ekonomicznych (TISE): TISE is a Polish social-economy financing vehicle providing loans and capacity-building support to social enterprises — the same beneficiary base FFW serves via mOWES and 'Premia społeczna'. Direct peer in social-economy support services in Poland.
• Polsko-Amerykańska Fundacja Wolności (PAFW): Polish-American Freedom Foundation is a large Polish grantmaking foundation running multi-year community programs, including lifelong-learning and civil-society initiatives that overlap with FFW's portfolio. Comparable scale and hybrid foundation/philanthropy model.
• Akademia Rozwoju Filantropii w Polsce: Philanthropy Development Academy in Poland supports NGOs and social-economy entities with training and capacity-building, mirroring several of FFW's mOWES functions. Operates in the same horizontal market of NGO/SE support in Poland.
• Instytut Pracy i Spraw Socjalnych (IPiSS): Institute of Labour and Social Affairs is FFW's newly signed (April 2026) strategic partner. Both operate at the intersection of public-policy research, social-services planning, and EU project delivery, making IPiSS a comparator on the policy-design side of FFW's hybrid model.
• Fundacja na rzecz Nauki Polskiej (FNP): Foundation for Polish Science is a long-established Polish grantmaking foundation that combines philanthropic capital with public-purpose programming. FFW has collaborated with FNP since 2018, making FNP a structural peer in the Polish foundation/grantmaking ecosystem.
• Centrum Rozwoju Zasobów Ludzkich (CRZL): Center for Human Resources Development leads the 'Integrated Social Economy Support System' partnership in which FFW is a partner. CRZL manages EU human-capital operational program funds and implements parallel SE-support programs nationally.

Others

• Caritas Polska: Poland's largest Catholic social-services NGO, operating social-economy and welfare programs partly funded by EU and ministerial sources. Caritas is a same-ecosystem actor rather than a direct competitor, given FFW's grantmaking/intermediation focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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