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.