The Allianz Sports Fund
Overview
The final round of the Allianz Sports Fund 2023 is now open and this time they will focus on clubs looking to support and inspire their members to keep playing.
Funding Levels
Grants of £500, £1,000, £2,000 and £3,000 are available.
Priority
Awards are to help sports clubs continue to provide opportunities within their local community.
Applications will only be accepted from clubs who have been nominated by one of their Broker Partners. To be eligible sports clubs must take part in an Olympic or Paralympic sport.
Who can apply?
Any sports club that:
- has been nominated by a broker partner of Allianz Insurance plc*
- takes part in an Olympic or Paralympic sport* - view list of current olympic and paralympic sports
- is registered with their sports National Governing Body
- has an official bank account registered in the club's name
What type of funding can clubs apply for?
The Allianz Sports Fund has been developed to help sports clubs meet their obligations and continue to provide opportunities within their local community. This may include, but not limited to:
For the club
- Cost of changes to service or facilities due to COVID-19
- Facility Hire i.e. block bookings.
- Rent/lease payments
- Heat
- Light
- Utilities
- Water Rates
- Grounds/facility maintenance (to maintain a state of readiness)
- Sport’s Governing Body membership fees
- Clubs league affiliation fees.
For its members
- Club Fees: Club membership fees. A club could partially reduce fees for all club members or pay entirely for members of the club who are at financial hardship. This should be allocated discreetly by the club themselves.
- Sports Travel: Travel costs towards participating in matches/events.
- Playing Kit: Playing kit. A club could partially reduce the cost of kit for all club members or pay entirely for members of the club who are at financial hardship. This again should be allocated discreetly by the club themselves.
This is not an exhaustive list and the Allianz Sports Fund will consider other ways to utilise the funds, which we ask that you specify on the application form.