European Union support is often very important at the beginning of an investment, especially when own resources are insufficient. EU funds provide Poland with a range of development opportunities, and whether they are used appropriately depends mainly on their proper management. Lipnica Wielka is an example of the use of such funds, especially in the period 2007–2013, when the funds were primarily intended to improve the quality of life of residents. The investments in infrastructure should have a positive impact on tourism in the area. The municipality’s main assets are its clean air and attractive location. Advanced organic farming together with a well-developed recreational and agrotourism base have been adopted as the main target of the Municipality’s Local Development Plan. The material benefits of the development of tourism and agrotourism are expected to improve the standard of living of the municipality’s residents. The aim of the paper is to analyse the use of grants received from the EU funds and to determine their impact on the development of the municipality. The largest investment included the extension of the sewerage system and the sewage treatment plant. Only 3% of the total funds were allocated to the development of tourism and agrotourism. The objectives of the Municipality’s Local Development Plan were not achieved within the set time frame.