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The DCMS has announced further funding of £82.3 million for grassroots football facilities in England for 2025/26.
Grants are available for the provision of capital items, or to refurbish/improve existing community football facilities in England.
The funding is intended to enhance the grassroots football experience by supporting projects ranging from the purchase of goalposts to improving changing pavilions.
The grant size available depends on the type of investment that the club is applying for. Football Foundation support is generally of up to a maximum of £25,000.
Match funding is required. The percentage depends on the type of investment that the club is applying for.
Applications are accepted from a variety of not for profit organisations including football clubs, community sports organisations, local authorities, educational establishments providing facilities or the community, charities, CICs.
The funding is intended for smaller capital projects and the maintenance/improvement of facilities.
The following can be funded:
- Goalposts.
- Storage containers.
- Portable floodlights.
- Minor works to changing rooms and club house refurbishment.
- 3G pitch maintenance machinery and equipment.
- Improvements to grass pitch playing surfaces.
- Fencing.
- Small-sided facility improvement.
Applications can be made at any time.
