What is Botafogo’s new plan to invest in the academy? Find out | OneFootball

Botafogo has found a new way to expand investment in its youth academy through tax incentives. The SAF has two projects approved by the Rio de Janeiro State Department of Sports and Leisure and is working with the expectation of raising around R$ 12 million.

RTI Esporte Agency has learned that R$ 4.2 million has already been secured through incentive-based sponsorship. Botafogo’s internal projection is to increase that amount in 2027 and at least double the funds raised so far.

The strategy aims to diversify funding sources for player development. With tax incentives, Botafogo intends to finance specific projects without relying solely on the professional football budget.

Projects cover Under-9 to Under-20

The funds will be directed to initiatives involving age groups from Under-9 to Under-20. The plan includes activities related to sports development and the structure needed for the athletes’ growth.

Women’s football is also included. The professional and Under-20 teams may, for example, receive funding within the projects, extending the strategy beyond the men’s categories.

Using this model allows the club to tie the funds raised to specific purposes. Participating companies can associate their brands with the projects, while Botafogo expands its investment capacity in strategic development areas.

SAF expands fundraising strategy

The search for tax incentives is not an isolated initiative. Botafogo is also evaluating other possibilities to fund projects outside the conventional football budget. Among the alternatives is the use of mechanisms linked to the Rouanet Law.

In this context, Botafogo Films may develop institutional and cultural projects, expanding partnership and fundraising possibilities. Each mechanism, however, has its own rules and requires the funds to be used for the approved purposes.

Funds have a specific purpose

The amounts obtained through tax incentives are not freely available for the SAF to use. Their application must follow the approved projects and is subject to oversight by the responsible public agencies.

In the case of state sports programs, oversight involves the rules established by the State Department of Sports and Leisure. Projects linked to federal mechanisms also follow their own approval and accountability criteria.

Youth development gains importance in planning

This move comes at a time when Botafogo is seeking to strengthen its athlete development structure. The expectation of reaching R$ 12 million in fundraising represents a significant increase in the resources allocated to the youth academy.

The SAF’s goal is to expand funding sources for the youth setup, which is seen as an area with potential sporting and financial returns. Player development is also being structured to attract investment through incentives.

With two projects already approved and R$ 4.2 million secured, Botafogo is launching a strategy it intends to scale up in 2027. The goal is to increase fundraising and turn tax incentives into new investments in the youth academy and women’s football.

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