The Football Foundation’s Grow the Game Scheme provides grants of up to £1,500 for the creation of new football teams and coaching qualifications, with money provided by The FA. The Scheme is delivered by the Foundation.

Eligible projects:

Grow the Game provides funding for projects that use football to:

• increase participation by both players and volunteers

Applications are welcome from organisations that are 'not for profit' and planning to set up one or more new football teams over the next two years. Organisations must have a signed constitution (with an appropriate dissolution clause), child protection policy, equal opportunities policy, bank statements and income/expenditure records (for all accounts held by the organisation).

Who can apply:

We welcome applications from any not-for-profit organisations, including:

• Football Clubs
• Youth Clubs with a football programme
• Futsal Clubs
• Community groups/centre/clubs
• Charitable Organisations
• Parish Councils
• Sports Associations
• Local Authorities
• Multi-sports clubs
• Companies limited by guarantee
• Professional Club Community Schemes
• Industrial and provident societies
• Unincorporated not-for-profit organisations
• University and College Teams playing in FA affiliated community leagues

Should you wish to supply, further information regarding the application process is available from the following links:

Pre-application guidance

http://www.footballfoundation.org.uk/funding-schemes/grow-the-game/pre-application-advice/

Application

http://www.footballfoundation.org.uk/funding-schemes/grow-the-game/application/

Decision Process

http://www.footballfoundation.org.uk/funding-schemes/grow-the-game/decision-process/

Claims

http://www.footballfoundation.org.uk/funding-schemes/grow-the-game/claims/