Building on the success of 2025, when the SPOA supported six sports teams and groups, a total of £6,000 is available in 2026 for youth sports teams and clubs to purchase new strips or training kits.
As the Scottish national football team prepares for the FIFA World Cup this month, the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has renewed its commitment to support under-16s sports clubs across Scotland with the launch of its Youth Sports Sponsorship programme for 2026.
Building on the success of 2025, when the SPOA supported six sports teams and groups, a total of £6,000 is available in 2026 for youth sports teams and clubs across Scotland to purchase new strips or training kits.
Speaking about the Youth Sports Sponsorship programme, David Jarvie, President of the SPOA, said: “The SPOA is delighted to renew our commitment to support under-16s sports clubs across Scotland.
“SPOA members are based all over Scotland and lots of them already do their bit to support grassroots sport for young people.
“New strips and training kits can be expensive for clubs that rely on volunteers and goodwill, so we are happy to help by providing that funding.
“Last year, we were very proud to see the progress of the teams we supported through the Youth Sports Sponsorship programme.
“Hearing about their achievements and getting to know the clubs gave us plenty to smile about. One of our Executive Committee members even got a curling taster session from Team Kay Curling!
“It is perhaps fitting that we have launched the 2026 Youth Sports Sponsorship programme just as Scotland looks forward to seeing our national team play in the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 28 years.
“Grassroots sports is just as important as ever and whether it’s football or frisbee, the SPOA is offering £6,000 for youth sports teams and clubs across Scotland to purchase new strips or training kits.”
In 2025, Youth Sports Sponsorship programme supported a series of clubs including the North Lanarkshire Chiefs Basketball Club.
The deadline to apply is July 31 and the funding is available to clubs of all sports and locations across Scotland.
In return for SPOA sponsorship, the SPOA requests that its logo features at the club either on the team’s new kit, the youth club’s website or at the grounds, clubhouse or training venue where the club is based.
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