Małopolska regional council approves funding for local holidays and firefighters

The Małopolska Regional Council has approved funding to support local municipalities and volunteer fire departments. During its XXXV session, councilors allocated nearly 336,000 PLN for the ‘Małopolski Święty Mikołaj’ program for 2026. This initiative aims to fund holiday events, such as Christmas celebrations, to foster community integration and preserve regional traditions.

Beneficiaries include several municipalities in the Sącz region, such as Chełmiec, Nawojowa, Podegrodzie, Korzenna, Muszyna, and Piwniczna-Zdrój, as well as Grybów, Limanowa, Laskowa, Jodłownik, Gorlice, Bobowa, Biecz, Łużna, and Ropa and Uście Gorlickie. Additionally, the council provided support for volunteer fire departments in Bobowa and Siar.