Premier League & The FA Facilities Fund – Small Grants Scheme

The Premier League and The FA Facilities Fund Small Grants Scheme is aimed at supporting football clubs and their growth activities, stopping the decline in participation and to improve the safety and quality of associated facilities.

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Eligible Organisations

The following organisations may apply:

  • Local authorities
  • Educational establishments
  • Grassroots football clubs (not including those in the FA National League System)
  • Professional and semi-professional football clubs and their associated community organisations (from Premier League to Conference), to support their community outreach programmes

Suitable Projects

  • Goalpost replacement, if deemed unsafe
  • Portable floodlights
  • Storage containers
  • Building refurbishments and improvements
  • Grounds maintenance equipment
  • Pitch improvements
  • Fencing

Application Process

There are three main steps to completing the application:

  • Check all online guidance
  • Discuss your project with your County Football Association and your FA Regional Facilities and Investment Manager, and fill in an FA Facilities Enquiry Form (FEF) if required
  • Apply by submitting the application form

Important Dates

There are no set deadlines for applications to be received, but the funding window is planned to allow projects to start at the beginning of the football season. A decision should be expected within nine weeks.

Funding Range

Generally, £1,000 to £10,000, unless the application is for the replacement of unsafe goalposts, which therefore may be a lower amount.