Update 16/09/2019: The AAAF Sponsorship Program is no longer accepting applications.  The AAAF Sponsorship Program was open for three intake periods from Jan 2019 to September 2019. The Program is now ended and not accepting any further applications. 

This Sponsorship Program aims to provide support for individuals and families living with Alopecia Areata, while also raising awareness of the condition and of AAAF by connecting to new communities.

This program aims to provide support by funding opportunities for skill development and participation in activities which grow the stated outcomes of the individual. AAAF are especially looking for activities which support health and wellness of participants, both physical and mental. Activities which have an element of team or community participation are also encouraged.

The program will raise awareness by collecting and sharing content from sponsorship recipients on social and traditional media. AAAF encourage participants to seek and take part in PR and media activities, and to share information about Alopecia Areata and AAAF with their local communities.

 

Sponsorship Program Tier Options

Sponsorship Level	Maximum funding amount	Sponsorship  Duration	Milestone Commitments
Bronze	$500	3 months	At each milestone:     “My Alopecia Story” – 300 words minimum 3 images of you engaged in your activity/hobby
Silver	$1500	6 months	At each milestone, including items in Bronze level:     A short video of you enagaged in your activity/hobby
Gold	$4000	12 months	At each milestone, including items in Bronze and Silver level:     A video introduction or update about your activity/hobby and your goals  Notification of any upcoming events/performances/competitions you are taking part in

 

Intake and Assessment Dates

Applications will be open from December 2018 to September 2019. There will be three assessment dates – March 31^st, June 30^th and September 30^th. To be reviewed by this date, your application is due by March 15th, June 15th or September 15th. Applications submitted after this due date will be assessed in the next intake period. 

Eligibility

• Must have a form of Alopecia Areata
• Must live in Australia
• Must submit application by the due date and commit to requirements of the sponsorship level

Types of items sponsorship can be used for: This sponsorship can help with some costs associated with learning, training and development of activities and hobbies relating to sports or the arts. This can include: Training fees/lessons Entry/Competition fees Registration Costs Group/Team Applications Only: Team or group uniforms (such as jerseys, team training gear) – to be considered on application

Types of items funding cannot be used for: Equipment, costumes or instruments Retrospective funding (reimbursement for any monies paid before sponsorship has been approved) Travel or accommodation costs Consumable items or supplies Education or schooling fees or tuition Ongoing repairs or equipment maintenance

All application approvals and funding decisions are at the discretion of AAAF, including adjustments to this listing throughout the program. Funding is dependent on meeting the milestones as outlined. 

AAAF cannot provide funding directly to an individual. Successful applicants must arrange for invoices to be provided to AAAF from their training facilities/providers.

All written, image and video content provided to AAAF as part of the sponsorship program will be provided with permission that AAAF can publish at their discretion.

Click here to read the Milestone Commitments in detail and see a sample Agreement