The Football Foundation has announced that its “Grow the Game” grant scheme will re-open for applications on the 26th February 2020.
Through this funding round grants of up to £1,500 are available from organisations wishing to set up women and girls football teams and disability teams.
Applications are welcome from not for profit organisations that are planning to set up two new football teams over the next two years. To be eligible for funding organisations must have a signed constitution (with a dissolution clause), child protection policy, equal opportunities policy, bank statement and income/expenditure records. The type of activities that can be funded include (but are not limited to):
- Facility hire
- Referees fees
- CRB checks
- Affiliation fees
- League entry
- Promotion and publicity
- FA coaching courses
- Additional courses
- Football kit/equipment through a bespoke voucher
Organisations are able to receive a grant of £1,500 per new team created over two or three years with financial support being reduced in the second or third year of the project.
The funding will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.
For any enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact
