PREMIER LEAGUE PLAYERS KIT & EQUIPMENT SCHEME
The Premier League have launched a scheme that entitles U7-U16 teams within Clubs, Schools and Organisations that are affiliated to an English league to apply for grants to receive one set of free Nike kit and equipment.The squads of all 20 Barclays Premier League clubs are to create a new £500,000 fund that will provide youth clubs, schools and youth organisations in England and Wales with free football kit and equipment.
The Premier League Player's Kit Scheme will particularly benefit those who come from areas in most need of assistance.
To view further details on the Premier League Player's Kit Scheme please CLICK HERE
The first window of applications for the scheme closes on the 30th September 2011. Successful applicants will receive their kit and equipment approximately six weeks after this date.
To apply for a Premier League Players' Kit Scheme grant please CLICK HERE
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THE FOOTBALL FOUNDATION
The Football Foundation provides grants for a number of different things:
FACILITIES
The Facilities scheme provides money to develop new or improve facilities for community benefit. These include changing rooms or clubhouses, grass or artificial pitches and multi-use games areas. CLICK HERE for further information.
BUILD THE GAME - Small grants for small facilities projects are available via the Build the Game scheme. We aim to assess applications to this scheme much more quickly than applications for large facility grants. CLICK HERE for further information.
GROW THE GAME - funding is available via Grow the Game for small projects that aim to increase participation by both players and volunteers in grass roots football by supporting the costs associated with providing new activity. CLICK HERE for further information.
FOOTBALL STADIA IMPROVEMENT FUND
The Football Stadia Improvement Fund provides money for clubs in the Football League and the National League System down to step 7 and below who want to improve their facilities. CLICK HERE for further information.
EXTRA TIME
Extra Time is a scheme that uses the power of football to target older people age 55 plus, and delivers social inclusion and physical activity projects nationwide. CLICK HERE for further information.
INSIDE RIGHT
Inside Right uses the hook of football and appeal of professional football clubs to reach isolated young ex-servicemen and women, aged between 20-50. The scheme aims to improve the individual’s mental health and wellbeing, and provide access to on-going support and services. CLICK HERE for further information.
OTHER POTENTIAL SOURCES OF FUNDING CAN BE FOUND BY VISITING THE LINKS ON THE RIGHT.
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For further information and/or to discuss a potential facility project, please contact in the first instance, Jim Lambert at the Herefordshire FA on 01432 342179, email jim.lambert@herefordshirefa.com.
If your potential facility project appears to fit into the HFA's facility strategy then you will be asked to complete a FA facilities Expression of Interest form (E.O.I.) whereupon your project will be scored and ranked.
For further information regarding funding other than for facility improvements, please contact: Paul Carpenter on 01432 342179, email paul.carpenter@herefordshirefa.com
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