The Aldi Scottish Sport fund is a Scotland-wide community-based sport programme designed to make it easier for kids to take part in sports within their local communities by giving clubs the chance to secure funding.

The Aldi Scottish Sport Fund is open to any sporting organisation in Scotland with registered charity status, from rugby clubs to after school groups and everything in between. Groups can apply for funding for a wide range of purposes, such as new strips, equipment or to subsidise transports costs.

Stores in Central Scotland and Fife area include: Polmont, Dunfermline, Cowdenbeath, Kirkcaldy, Leven, Glenrothes, Dalgety Bay, St. Andrews, Cupar, Falkirk, Alloa, Wishaw, Airdire, Stirling, Carluke, Motherwell and Belshill.

Who can apply

They only accept applications from organisations based in Scotland that meet one or more of the following criteria:

a local, community focused club with sport at the heart of what you do
a registered community amateur sports club (CASC)
a school or educational organisation
a religious organisation
a Scout or Guide group
a charitable service fund of the Armed Forces
a Community Interest Company

Stores in the Central Scotland areas include: Polmont, Falkirk, Alloa, Wishaw, Airdrie High Street, Airdrie Manse Place, Carluke, Strathhaven, Hamilton Wellhall Road, Hamilton Retail Park, Motherwell, Belshill and Stirling.

How to apply

The application form is available from the Aldi website (linked for your convenience).

When to apply

This is an annual fund. The 2024 round is open from 11 March – 14 April 2024.