10 June 2026, an agreement was concluded No. 119799/26/FPK/DDZ for a targeted subsidy under the Government Programme War graves and cemeteries in the country from the funds of the Minister of Culture and National Heritage from the Culture Promotion Fund.

June 19 2026, a contract was signed with the Contractor for the renovation of 93 soldiers' stelae German army soldiers killed during the First World War as part of the task entitled "Renovation of the stele of German army soldiers killed during the First World War world – stage II".

The task received funding from the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage from the Fund Promotion of Culture – a state special purpose fund in the amount of PLN 64,150.  

The stelae are located on the war part of the cemetery at Cmentarna Street in Ełk. Scope The tasks include renovation works consisting of, among others:

1. cleaning the stele from biological deposits (moss, lichens and algae) and discoloration caused by weather conditions;
2. filling the defects of the stele with repair concrete used in conservation;
3. to make the data on the buried legible on the stelae;
4. security surface of the stele with appropriate chemicals and installation of a board informing about the source of financing for the project.

The works are aimed at drawing attention to residents that efforts should be made to preserve war graves. These actions They will allow them to be saved from oblivion and history to be cultivated. Keeping this facility in good condition is an example for all age groups to take care of the for the dignity of every person's resting place. Well-groomed and maintained in proper condition state of war cemetery of various nationalities is a testimony of respect for every person. Leaving the stelae without renovation risks irreversible destruction and oblivion. 

Let us remember that the soldiers of the army died during World War I, they were soldiers of the Empire German Empire, within whose borders there was then a part of the Polish lands. W during the partitions, many Poles, as citizens of the partitioning countries, were subject to compulsory military service and fought in the armies of the countries of which they were subjects. This means that among the fallen soldiers of the German army resting in war cemeteries could also be Poles.

The preservation of tombstones is an element of protection of historical heritage and the memory of the victims of war, regardless of the army in which they served.

Value The total amount of the task is PLN 80,186.40.
Planned date completion of works in accordance with the signed agreement is to take place in October 2026