The Football Foundation Facilities Scheme
Funding is available to refurbish or construct changing rooms, grass and artificial pitches and clubhouses for community benefit.
The Football Foundation Goalpost Safety Scheme
Supports the replacement of unsafe goalposts that fail to meet Bristish Goalpost Safety Standards. An individual grant cannot exceed 50% of the cost of the goals up to a grant ceiling of £3,000.
The Football Foundation Community Large Grant Scheme
Designed to increase participation and volunteering in sport and to encourage the adoption of healthy lifestyles by creating opportunities for all. Priority areas for community and education funding are disability projects, ethnic minority communities, young people, social inclusion and education. The maximum level of funding is 90% of project costs up to a total project cost of £150,000 but applicants are encouraged to secure as much partnership funding as possible.
The Football Foundation Grow the Game Grants Scheme
Grow the Game provides funding for projects that use football to
increase participation by both players and volunteers.
This is done by supporting the costs associated with providing new activity.
This could be for setting up a new team within an existing club.
The Football Foundation Junior Kit Scheme
Provides funding for a new kit for Under 18 teams and adults with disabilities. Funding comes in the form of a £400 voucher and can be exchanged with the Football Foundation nominated kit and equipment supplier - Nike.
The Football Foundation Football Stadia Improvement Fund
Provides grant aid to clubs in the Football League, and the National League System, down to step 7 and below who wish to improve their facilities. Funding is available dependent on level/status of applicant club.
For more information on any of the above funding opportunities and an application form please visit the Football Foundation website http://www.footballfoundation.org.uk/seeking-funding
Gift Aid
Clubs can benefit from Gift Aid from donations and fund raising through being registered as a Charity or less onerously as a Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC), registration can increase the amount of donations by an extra 25%.
Fundrazor.com
Fundrazor.com is one of the newest and most innovative fundraising companies in the UK. Teaming up with leading players in the entertainment industry they provide high value low cost tickets to various entertainment events and venues. The tickets can all be sold on to family and friends for up to the full face value and all the money you raise you keep! To date over £600,000 has been raised for grassroots football clubs and getting involved couldn’t be easier. Simply log onto www.fundrazor.com, set up an account, choose an event and then start raising money the smart and easy way.