Podkarpackie backs Marta Nawrocka foundation

3 August 2026 Poland Radar 0 Comments

The Marta Nawrocka foundation won a 30,000 PLN promotional deal with Podkarpackie. The grant raises transparency questions for expats.

The regional marshal of Podkarpackie signed a contract to support the Marta Nawrocka foundation with 30,000 PLN for regional promotion. Moreover, the decision comes after a separate 1.2 million PLN involvement in CPAC Poland, and critics call for greater transparency.

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Marta Nawrocka foundation and the Podkarpackie contract

The newly registered Marta Nawrocka foundation started in February. It works on educational shows and workshops. Consequently, the foundation ran a touring project called “Kapitan Polska” in local spas. In addition, the foundation lists anti-hate workshops and programs for caregivers and orphaned children. The regional government agreed to pay for promotional work linked to those events. However, the office says it has not released funds yet. Therefore, the payment will follow approval of the foundation’s final report.

Why this matters to residents and expats

Local opposition councillors challenged the choice. Krzysztof Kłak from Civic Coalition asked why Podkarpackie appears as the only regional partner. Furthermore, he noted earlier regional spending connected to conservative organisations. He asked whether the region became an institutional sponsor of one political camp. Moreover, he requested details about competitive tendering and market checks. The council wants to know who assessed the 30,000 PLN value. Meanwhile, citizens worry about public money amid tight budgets for healthcare and transport.

Promotional output and contract details

The contract obliges the foundation to publish at least five promotional posts. It must also show the region’s logo and play a regional video at events. However, researchers found only a few social posts with the Podkarpackie logo. Consequently, critics ask whether the region received the promised coverage. The marshal’s office responded that it follows public benefit rules and partnership principles. Nevertheless, the office did not list other NGOs that received regional funds. Therefore, accountability concerns remain.

💡 GOOD TO KNOW: Local governments in Poland often fund NGOs and cultural projects. You can check regional contracts on the Biuletyn Informacji Publicznej (BIP). In addition, public bodies must respect the Act on Public Benefit and Volunteer Work. If you live here, note common Polish terms: PESEL – national ID number; ZUS – social security agency; NFZ – public health insurer. Therefore, expats should follow local news and consult BIP entries to verify public spending.

Observers also point to reputational risk when a public body funds an organisation tied to a high-profile political spouse. Moreover, the debate touches wider trust issues about public procurement. Finally, councillors say their role includes controlling public expenditures and ensuring objective, not partisan, decisions.

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