Aims/priorities: The fund aims to elevate the experience of women and girls in football by creating inclusive, welcoming, and high-quality environments that support female participation at every level.
Who can apply? Eligible applicants include:
- Not-for-profit football clubs or voluntary groups.
- Local authorities.
- County FAs.
- Professional club community organisations.
- Educational establishments providing community access.
- Registered charities.
- Not-for-profit companies.
- CICs or social enterprises.
- Companies limited by guarantee.
The Football Foundation requires a minimum of five years security of tenure for all applications, to be evidenced in the application.
Affiliated clubs need to have completed, signed up for or be on the waiting list for The FA's Equal Game workshop.
Only one application to the fund is permitted per organization in a 12-month period.
Grant amount: Up to £25,000 are available for up to 75% of total project costs.
Application process: Applicants must be registered on the Football Foundation portal to submit an application.
Deadline: Applications may be made at any time.
Contact information: Email: enquiries@footballfoundation.org.uk
Website: Lionesses HERe to Play Fund Information | Grassroots Football