Barclays is funding the furtherment of women in sport with their Female Coaches for Girls Grant, through Barclays Community Sport Fund, and awarding funds for female football, tennis, and cricket coaches who are seeking to become qualified.
Applications will be accepted from not-for-profit organisations including community groups, youth groups, and traditional sports clubs on behalf of their nominated coaches. Groups who have already received a grant from the Barclays Community Sport Fund can still apply.
Tennis and cricket clubs can apply for grants of £200, while football clubs can apply for £160 to cover the cost of/contribution towards a Level 1 qualification.
Female coaches put forward by their clubs are eligible for funding if they are:
- aged 16+
- already coaching girls or would like to start
- part of a club or group with girls’ provision where they would like to begin or continue coaching (i.e. current player, parent of a player, volunteer etc.)
- can undertake their coaching qualification within 12 months (subject to course availability)
The deadline for applications is 22 August 2025.