The objective of the research was to examine whether the current distribution Common Agricultural
Policy structural funds (second pillar of CAP) between different objectives in particular macroregions
corresponds to the regional differentiation of rural areas and agriculture in Poland. Policy objectives were
identified according to RDP 2014-2020 priorities. Six macroregions have been adopted at regional level
NUTS-1. In order to determine whether the directions of distribution correspond to regional variation, the
linear correlation coefficient was calculated. The coefficient describes the correlation between synthetic
variables describing the level of rural and agricultural development in macroregions of Poland and regional
allocations of funds for rural development and agriculture in Poland in the years 2004-2013 according to
the RDP 2014-2020 priorities. The results show the presence of moderate linear dependence or lack of it
between the variables tested. This means that the previous division of CAP structural funds only partially
took into account the regional differentiation of rural and agricultural areas.
