Capital Projects Scheme
This provides funding to refurbish or construct changing rooms, grass and artificial pitches and clubhouses for community benefit across the country.
Grants are available up to a ceiling of 90%, however, every application will be judged on its own merits.
Community and Education Scheme
A maximum of £250,000 is available over five years to increase participation and volunteering in sport and to encourage the adoption of healthy lifestyles by creating opportunities for all.
Priority areas for community and education funding are disability projects, ethnic minority communities, young people, social inclusion and education.
The maximum level of funding is 90% of project costs, but applicants are encouraged to secure as much partnership funding as possible.
Community and Education Small Grants Scheme
This provides funding of up to £9,000 with a total cost of £10,000. Funding is available for the introduction of new activity, increasing participation and building up of a football workforce and eligible associated costs.
Junior Kit Scheme
The Junior Kit Scheme funds applications up to £400 in the form of a voucher. This is awarded to Under 18 teams and adults with disabilities to be used for the purchase of football kit and/or equipment. The voucher can be exchanged with our nominated kit and equipment supplier, Nike. Schools may only receive one grant every three years. Clubs may apply for two vouchers every three years, as long as one application is for a girls' team and the other is for a boys' team.
Goalpost Safety Scheme
This scheme provides funding up to £1,500 to provide goals on a new for old basis, and to replace goals which fail to meet the British Standards safety requirements.
The maximum level of funding is 50% of the cost of a pair of goals.
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