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The purpose of the article is to present the use of European aid programs for small and medium-sized enterprises in Western Pomerania Small and medium enterprises in Poland play an important role in social and economic. Their proper functioning allows dynamic development of state economy and increase community standards of living. SME participation in EU aid programs can provide companies a smooth and safe operation over many years, which will translate directly into economic development for state and particular regions. Therefore participation of SMEs in EU aid programs is so import ant.