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Municipality allocates over half a million euros again to help sports clubs

The Amsterdam municipality has committed 525,000 euros to support local sports clubs facing challenges like volunteer shortages and rising costs. The funding enables organizations to hire professional staff and strengthen their operations, with new options available for multi-year support to ensure long-term sustainability.

The Amsterdam municipality has allocated 525,000 euros for the upcoming year to support local sports clubs, maintaining the same budget as the previous year. This funding is designed to help organizations address challenges such as the decreasing number of volunteers and rising operational costs. Councilor Sofyan Mbarki highlighted that these clubs are invaluable to the city, providing essential community connections and opportunities for residents to engage in physical activity. Clubs can use the funds to hire professional staff, strengthen their internal organization, or launch social initiatives.

Specifically, 200,000 euros of the total fund is designated for hiring professional staff members. To provide more stability, the city is introducing an option for multi-year support, allowing clubs to integrate these roles into their long-term structure as the subsidy is gradually phased out. This year, 135 sports clubs submitted 187 applications for support, reflecting a continued demand for assistance in sustaining their operations and reaching diverse groups within the city.

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