Call out for teams and sport clubs to enter Sports Grant competition

Liverpool ONE and The Guide Liverpool are calling on sport clubs and teams across the region to enter their annual Sports Grant competition, which will see a total of £3,000 awarded to grassroots sports clubs across the region.

Six clubs will each receive £500 to help fund kit, training gear, or other essential equipment – giving young athletes the tools they need to thrive. Last year’s competition supported a range of teams from across the region, helping to fund new equipment, upgrade facilities and ease costs for families involved in local sport.

This year, the call is once again open to all clubs and teams working with children aged 4–16, regardless of sport or size, based in Liverpool, Cheshire, Halton, Knowsley, Sefton, St Helens, Warrington, West Lancashire or Wirral.

Applications for the Sports Grant are open now and close on Friday 29 August. Clubs and teams interested in applying will need to explain how they would use the funding, describe their history and community impact, and outline what the support would mean to their members.

Donna Howitt, Place Strategy Director at Liverpool ONE, said:

“We’re very excited to launch our annual Sports Grant competition once again. Supporting our local community and nurturing sporting talent remains incredibly important to us. We know there are exceptionally talented young people across our region, and we want to help remove barriers that might prevent them from reaching their potential.”

Jay Hynd, Managing Director of The Guide Liverpool, said:

“Grassroots sport is where dreams begin, and Liverpool is a city built on passion, pride, and community. Our region is home to some incredible clubs, teams and young talent, and we’re proud to play a part in helping them grow. Both Liverpool ONE and The Guide are calling on teams and sports clubs of all sizes to apply. We would love to hear how this funding could make a real difference where it matters most.”

The Sports Grant competition forms part of Liverpool ONE’s wider Summer on the Park programme, with free events taking place across Liverpool ONE throughout the school holidays. From live music and pop-up performances to the return of Tickle the Ivories and an urban beach, there’s something for everyone to enjoy – all designed to bring families and communities together in one of the city’s most vibrant destinations.