Energy and Passion in Senior Clubs
Sports activities, handicraft workshops, foreign language learning, social gatherings, trips to cinemas and theatres—altogether, 85 million PLN from the Marshal’s Civic Budget has been allocated to establish senior clubs and implement projects aimed at older residents of the region. Grants are awarded through Local Action Groups (LAGs).
“A diverse offer addressed to seniors responds to the growing needs of this social group, which increasingly wants to spend time actively after finishing professional life. The emerging senior clubs are vibrant places—they offer shared trips, meetings, workshops, and activities that develop passions, showing that the autumn of life can be a time of activity, growth, and joy,” emphasizes Marshal Piotr Całbecki.
The main objective of the funded initiatives is to prevent older people from experiencing the psychological and physical effects of isolation and social exclusion. Since the focus is on social integration, there is also space for activities involving all members of local communities. Senior club members take part in artistic and educational workshops, hobby-development activities, physical exercise and healthy lifestyle programs, as well as training in computer skills, fraud prevention, and cybersecurity.
So far, Local Action Groups have signed grant agreements totaling 28.6 million PLN. Thanks to these funds, 317 senior clubs offering a wide range of activities have already been created or will soon be established.
Senior Clubs – Key Figures
- 317 agreements signed so far, worth a total of 28.6 million PLN
- Total budget for 2023–2029: 85 million PLN
- Grants planned for 850 clubs for people aged 60+
- Maximum grant amount: 100,000 PLN
- Maximum co-financing level: 95% of project value
- Funding source: the regional program European Funds for Kujawy and Pomorze 2021–2027
Grants for Local Social Projects
In the current financial perspective, Local Action Groups—partnerships implementing the idea of the Marshal’s Civic Budget together with the regional government—have 50 million euros at their disposal for projects in the field of social policy.
The first group of projects focuses on activities for seniors, while the second supports young people.
There are 27 Local Action Groups operating in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian region, covering the entire voivodeship. They support grassroots initiatives that increase social activity, develop local services and infrastructure, create jobs, protect the environment, and preserve cultural heritage.
Beata Krzemińska
Press Spokesperson of the Marshal’s Office
April 15, 2026