Grounds and Pitch Funding
Premier League Stadium Fund
The Premier League provides financial support for clubs throughout the football pyramid to make improvements to their stadiums, including ground-grading requirements and funds to help enhance financial sustainability.
Playing Pitch Strategy
To ensure there is a good supply of high quality playing pitches and playing fields to meet the sporting needs of local communities, all local authority areas should have an up-to-date Playing Pitch Strategy.
Local Football Facility Plans
The purpose of a LFFP is to identify the priority projects for potential investment in your local area. The FA alongside the Premier League and Sport England have created all LFFP's.
Facilities Funding
How to find funding for your football facilities.
Small Grants
From new goalposts to new pitches, find out the Football Foundation can help turn your vision into a reality.
Grass Pitch Maintenance Fund
Apply for a fund to assist with the maintenance of your grass pitches.
CASE STUDY - SAUGHALL COLTS JFC
Saughall Colts JFC In Chester are a great example of how grassroots clubs can maximise their facility’s potential. With funding from the Football Foundation, Saughall Colts JFC have upgraded their home ground with:
- New entrance gates
- 200m perimeter fencing
- 12 x Mark Harrod movable goals
- Multi-purpose tractor (with aerator/roller, etc.)
- 5-year pitch maintenance grant (equipment, materials, etc.)
- COVID 19 signs and equipment
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