In 1936, a National Defence Fund was set up to collect funds necessary for strengthening the Polish Armed forces.

The Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) and the National Defence Fund (NDF) are operated directly from the PMO.

The money was spent on construction of Poland's first submarine, ORP Orzel, and the success of the FOM prompted President Ignacy Moscicki into creation of a twin organization, National Defence Fund (1936).

(a) Funds: The NIMA raised funds for Cyclone Relief, Flood Relief, National Defence Fund etc. and paid sizable contributions to the Prime Minister and the CNS from time to time.

They also have exclusive jurisdiction over disposal of two national funds, (i) the PM's National Relief Fund, and (ii) the PM's National Defence Fund, which they use at their discretion attain the objectives behind the establishment of these funds.