Lionesses HERe to Play Fund

Football Foundation
Ongoing

Funding

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Location

England

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

The Lionesses HERe to Play Fund supports women's and girls' football in England. It pays for improving or developing football facilities. You can apply if you run a club or community organisation in England. Your facilities must be open for community use.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

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Key requirements:

  • Facilities must be available for community use
  • Applicant must be based in England
  • Facilities must support women's and girls' football
Who is this for?

This fund is for clubs and community organisations in England that want to improve or build football facilities for women and girls. Your facilities must be available for community use. It is not open to organisations outside England.

Regions

Full details from Football Foundation

A Football Foundation grant programme supporting facilities for women's and girls' football. Aimed at clubs and organisations looking to improve or develop football facilities. Applicants must be based in England and facilities must be available for community use.

How to apply

Apply through the Football Foundation. Check their website for the application portal and any guidance notes. There is no stated deadline, so applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis.

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Last updated: 20 July 2026