Grow the Game (Previously the Small Grants Scheme) - This funding pot aims to increase participation by both players and volunteers by supporting the cost associated with providing a new activity. Percentage of support varies but it will not exceed 90% of the total project cost.
Grow the Game provides funding to contribute towards a combination of the following essential costs associated with providing new football activity:
Facility hire
Hire of FA qualified coaches and referees
CRB checks
Affiliation fees
League entry
First aid kits
Promotion and publicity
FA coaching courses
Organisations setting up one team are able to receive £2,500 over two years with financial support being reduced in the second year of the project.
For organisations setting up two or more teams a £5,000 grant is available over two or three years with financial support being reduced in the second or third year of the project.
Educational establishments are only able to apply for up to 50% of the total grant allowance. Projects must be extra-curricular with the exception of special schools. http://www.footballfoundation.org.uk/apply/community-grants/grow-the-game/
Due to an oversubscription of applications The Junior Kit Scheme is Closed until further notice -
Junior Kit Scheme is to support Under 18s teams and adult teams with disabilities by offering kit and/or equipment up to the value of £400. Schools may receive this grant every three years and clubs may apply for two grants every three years as long as one application is for a girl’s team and one for a boy’s team.
http://www.footballfoundation.org.uk/apply/junior-kit-grant/
The Goalpost safety scheme provides funding for the replacement of unsafe goalposts. The Football Foundation will assist in the funding of 50% towards the cost of a pair of goals up to the ceiling of £3,000.
http://www.footballfoundation.org.uk/apply/goalpost-safety-grant/
The Facilities Scheme gives grants for projects that:
Improve facilities for football and other sport in local communities
Sustain or increase participation amongst children and adults regardless of background, age or ability
The types of facilities funded include:
Grass pitches drainage/improvements
Pavilions, clubhouse and changing rooms
Fixed floodlights
Artificial turf pitches
http://www.footballfoundation.org.uk/apply/facilities-grants/
Derbyshire Sport - Coach Bursary fund
Coaches can apply for a maximum of 50% of thr total cost of a course or £200 whichever is the lowest. Application forms and further details can be found on the Derbyshire Sport website: www.derbyshiresport.co.uk/resources/coach-bursary-fund
Cash 4 Clubs
Cash 4 Clubs offers all sports clubs in the UK the chance to win grants ranging from £250 to £1000. It is a simple scheme aimed at giving community clubs a helping hand and provide the opportunity to raise the money they need to invest in their club.
Avalible to new and existing clubs -
• Affiliated clubs only.
• Between £250 and £1,000.
• Simple application form.
Examples of what they will fund:
• Training for Coaches to ensure they are all level 1 standard
• First aid training for coaches and new first aid equipment
http://cash-4-clubs.com
For more information on any of the above sources of funding please contact the Football Developement Team on 01332 361422 or www.footballfoundation.org.uk