Last week, we published information about the decision in the open call for proposals to support the implementation of public tasks in the area of cultural and sporting projects. The information explains how money was allocated to Bolesławiec sports clubs for 2025. We also publish an explanation from the city office regarding the criteria and rules adopted for allocating money to sport.
The allocation of money for sport has caused considerable controversy. Representatives of clubs that did not receive city funding do not hide their anger. They ask: why was the money divided this way? Why did some receive money while others did not? Why do children have no choice, while football clubs receive the entire pool for sport?
Some clubs are submitting complaints to the office as part of their protest
Sports clubs that did not receive funding (see the table below – tasks with an amount of PLN 0) do not agree with this allocation of money. As part of their protest, they are submitting complaint letters to the Bolesławiec City Office, accusing the assessment committee of irregularities in evaluating the applications. They are demanding that the mayor annul the decided contest and announce a new one. They are also demanding a change to the committee assessing funding applications.
Podział pieniędzy na sport w mieście jest:
Below, we present a table where you can check how the money was allocated, along with the city office’s explanation of how funds were divided among sports clubs:
| No. | Applicant name | Task name | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task No. 1 – Sports clubs’ provision of sports training for children and young people | |||
| 1 | MKS BOLESŁAVIA | Organization of training for athletically gifted children and young people and participation in sports competition organized by the Polish Athletics Association | PLN 56,000 |
| 2 | UKS Football Academy Bolesławiec | Provision of sports training for UKS Football Academy Bolesławiec players and their participation in DZPN Wrocław competitions in the Skrzat, Żak, Orlik and Młodzik categories | PLN 53,000 |
| 3 | BKS Bolesławiec | Provision by BKS Bolesławiec of training for children and young people and participation in competitions organized by DZPN Wrocław and the Jelenia Góra Subdistrict | PLN 53,000 |
| 4 | Klub Sportowy KOLONIA | Training for children and young people | PLN 53,000 |
| 5 | Klub Sportowy KOLONIA | Training for children and young people “Dziewczyny GraMy!” girls’ football training | PLN 50,000 |
| 6 | Bolesławieckie Towarzystwo Siatkarskie | Provision of volleyball training and participation in mini-volleyball competitions | PLN 0 |
| 7 | Bolesławieckie Towarzystwo Siatkarskie | Provision of sports training for young people in volleyball and participation in sports competition | PLN 0 |
| 8 | UKS OCTOPUS | Implementation of the statutory tasks of UKS “OCTOPUS” Bolesławiec | PLN 0 |
| 9 | Klub Sportów Walki GLADIATOR | Provision by KLUB SPORTOW WALKI “GLADIATOR” of sports training for children and young people – residents of Bolesławiec – in two sections, Muaythai and Boxing | PLN 0 |
| 10 | Klub Sportowy SQUASHWIL | Squash Academy – developing and supporting physical activity among children and young people and participation in competition | PLN 0 |
| 11 | Klub Sportowy SQUASHWIL | Participation in competitions of the Lower Silesian Basketball Association and training children and young people in basketball | PLN 0 |
| 12 | Klub Sportowy Akademia Badmintona Bolesławiec | Badminton classes for children and young people | PLN 0 |
| 13 | TOP Bolesławiec | Provision by TOP Bolesławiec of sports training for children and young people – residents of Bolesławiec – in squash and participation in competition | PLN 0 |
| 14 | TOP Bolesławiec | Provision by TOP Bolesławiec of sports training for children and young people – residents of Bolesławiec – in badminton and participation in sports competition | PLN 0 |
| 15 | TOP Bolesławiec | Provision by TOP Bolesławiec of sports training for children and young people – residents of Bolesławiec – in boxing and participation in sports competition | PLN 0 |
| Task No. 2 – Sports clubs’ provision of sports training for seniors | |||
| 1 | BKS Bolesławiec | Participation of senior teams in football competitions organized by DZPN Wrocław and the Jelenia Góra Subdistrict | PLN 80,000 |
| 2 | Klub Sportowy KOLONIA | Senior training | PLN 20,000 |
| 3 | Klub Sportowy KOLONIA | Football training for senior women (2025 IV league) | PLN 10,000 |
| 4 | Bolesławieckie Towarzystwo Siatkarskie | Sports training and competition for the BTS Bolesławiec senior men’s volleyball team | PLN 6,000 |
| 5 | Bolesławiecki Klub Brydżowy | Sports training for seniors and participation in bridge competitions | PLN 4,000 |
| 6 | UKS OCTOPUS | Sports training for seniors at UKS “OCTOPUS” Bolesławiec | PLN 0 |
| 7 | Klub Sportów Walki GLADIATOR | Provision by “KLUB SPORTOW WALKI GLADIATOR” of sports training for seniors in two sections, Muaythai and Boxing | PLN 0 |
| 8 | Klub Sportowy SQUASHWIL | Sports training for seniors in squash, including participation in sports competition | PLN 0 |
| 9 | TOP Bolesławiec | Provision by TOP Bolesławiec of sports training for seniors in table tennis, including participation in sports competition | PLN 0 |
| Task No. 3 – Organization of one-off sporting events in Bolesławiec | |||
| 1 | MKS BOLESŁAVIA | Family sports festival with MKS Bolesłavia | PLN 5,000 |
| 2 | UKS Football Academy Bolesławiec | Football Academy Helps 2025 | PLN 4,000 |
| 3 | UKS Football Academy Bolesławiec | Mini Champions League 2025 | PLN 4,500 |
| 4 | Związek Harcerstwa Polskiego | Scout Orienteering Runs | PLN 1,500 |
| 5 | Bolesławieckie Towarzystwo Siatkarskie | Three-a-side Volleyball Tournament | PLN 0 |
| 6 | Klub Sportów Walki GLADIATOR | Organization of the “Open Interclub Sparring” competition | PLN 0 |
| 7 | Klub Sportowy SQUASHWIL | Youth 5x5 Basketball Tournament | PLN 0 |
| Task 4 – Cultural projects organized in Bolesławiec | |||
| 1 | Roman Catholic Parish dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Nicholas | 28th Christian Culture Days 2025 | PLN 20,000 |
| 2 | MKS BOLESŁAVIA | Organization of the 60th-anniversary gala of Międzyszkolny Klub Sportowy Bolesłavia | PLN 10,000 |
| 3 | Association of Re-emigrants from Bosnia, Their Descendants and Friends | Cultural Mosaic – Bosnian Meetings at the Festival of Cultures | PLN 7,000 |
| 4 | Związek Harcerstwa Polskiego | Scout Song Festival | PLN 3,000 |
City office explanation regarding the allocation of funds for sport:
Funding was awarded to proposals that scored more than 30 points in the assessment. The key criterion was the number of children participating in training.
Although the subject of funding for sports clubs may seem complicated, it certainly deserves attention, especially in the context of the open call for proposals for 2025 announced by the Mayor of Bolesławiec. The purpose of this contest is to support the implementation of public tasks concerning sporting projects that may be carried out by non-governmental organizations and other entities operating in the public-benefit sphere.
It is worth noting that by December 30, 2024, as many as 35 proposals had been submitted to the City Office, for a total of PLN 1,456,717. This is an impressive amount, considering that the planned amount of public funds for 2025 was PLN 400,000, meaning that the requested funding covered 27.5% of total needs. Such strong interest demonstrates the growing activity of sports clubs in the city.
Due to the limited pool of funds, funding was awarded only to proposals that scored more than 30 points in the assessment. The key criterion was the number of children participating in training, demonstrating the importance of engaging young people in sporting activity. Each assessed proposal described the involvement of between 150 and 250 children and young people, which significantly contributes to building a healthy and active community and engaging a broad range of participants.
The process of awarding funds took place in accordance with established rules, which included, among other things, assessing the applicant’s ability to carry out the task, calculating costs and considering previous cooperation. These rules were developed jointly with sports clubs and are included each time in the contest announcement.
All available funds for carrying out tasks in the field of sport were ultimately distributed, demonstrating the importance attached to supporting sport and the physical activity of children and young people in Bolesławiec.