Football Foundation Small-Sided Facility Improvements
Funding
Up to £25,000
Deadline
Check with the funder
Location
England
Applications
Check the current application window with the funder
Overview
The standard route offers up to £25,000 and up to 75% of costs to improve an existing small-sided artificial pitch, up to 37m by 27m. Discuss the work with a Football Foundation Technical Project Manager before applying. Larger proposals need a separate discussion. No deadline is published.
Requirements to check
Also open to: community groups, sports clubs, schools
Key requirements:
- The standard grant covers up to 75% of eligible costs. Provide at least 25% partnership funding and check eligibility before ordering equipment or starting work.
- New facilities or substantial redevelopment may be redirected to PlayZones. The funder will consider single-site enquiries, but this does not establish an open PlayZones grant round.
Eligible organisations providing community or grassroots football in England, including not-for-profit clubs and voluntary groups, local authorities, County FAs, professional club community organisations, charities, social enterprises and educational establishments with community access. Individuals, commercial operators and student-only facilities are excluded. Check the programme-specific restrictions on professional and semi-professional clubs.
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
Eligible organisations providing community or grassroots football in England, including not-for-profit clubs and voluntary groups, local authorities, County FAs, professional club community organisations, charities, social enterprises and educational establishments with community access. Individuals, commercial operators and student-only facilities are excluded. Check the programme-specific restrictions on professional and semi-professional clubs.
Regions
No published award history for Football Foundation. Some funders do not publish their grants data.
Full details from Football Foundation
The standard route offers up to £25,000 and up to 75% of costs to improve an existing small-sided artificial pitch, up to 37m by 27m. Discuss the work with a Football Foundation Technical Project Manager before applying. Larger proposals need a separate discussion. No deadline is published. Eligible organisations providing community or grassroots football in England, including not-for-profit clubs and voluntary groups, local authorities, County FAs, professional club community organisations, charities, social enterprises and educational establishments with community access. Individuals, commercial operators and student-only facilities are excluded. Check the programme-specific restrictions on professional and semi-professional clubs. Discuss the existing pitch and proposed improvements with the Technical Project Manager, check eligibility and submit through the funder application route. For larger or new-build schemes, contact the Foundation before preparing an application.
Discuss the existing pitch and proposed improvements with the Technical Project Manager, check eligibility and submit through the funder application route. For larger or new-build schemes, contact the Foundation before preparing an application.
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