Guidance and advice
All applicants are advised to seek pre application advice from your County FA. For further information please contact Chris Smith (Chris.Smith@durhamfa.com)
Junior Kit Scheme
http://www.footballfoundation.org.uk/apply/junior-kit-grant/
The Junior Kit Scheme provides money for football kit and equipment (£400) to under 18 teams and adults with disabilities. Please contact Michael.Bell@DurhamFA.com for more information.
Small Grant Scheme
http://www.footballfoundation.org.uk/apply/community-grants/small-grant/
The scheme will provide funding for projects that use football to increase participation by both players and volunteers. This will be done by supporting the costs associated with providing new activity. Please contact Andrew.Brown@DurhamFA.com for more information. N.B. Scheme to reopen in July 2009 (provisionally).
Goalpost Safety Scheme
http://www.footballfoundation.org.uk/apply/goalpost-safety-grant/
The Goalpost Safety Scheme provides grants to fund new, safe goalposts. Applications are welcome from FA affiliated clubs, local authorities, schools (that demonstrate commitment to football and FA Charter Standard), local community groups and clubs in the National League System Step 7 and below. Clubs in Steps 3 - 6 of the National League System can apply for replacement goals for their U18 youth teams. This applies where the under-18s team does not use the same pitch as the Club’s first team. Please contact Michael.Bell@DurhamFA.com for more information.
Small Capital Grant
http://www.footballfoundation.org.uk/apply/facilities-grant/
Capital grant of up to £20,000 available to football clubs, multi-sport clubs, local authorities, all educational establishments, registered charitable organisations, not for profit companies limited by guarantee, industrial and provident societies and unincorporated not for profit organisations to improve facilities. Please contact Chris.Smith@DurhamFA.com for more information.
Football Stadia Improvement Fund
http://www.footballfoundation.org.uk/apply/football-stadia-improvement-fund-grant/
The FSIF provides money for clubs in the Football League and the National League System down to step 7 (Wearside League, Northern League, Unibond League) and below who want to improve their facilities. Please contact Chris.Smith@DurhamFA.com for more information.