Grants & Facility Funding
investing for the future
From building a new facility to buying a new team kit, developing the game takes money.
Working in partnership with the Football Foundation, Sport England, Local Authorities and partner organisations, we aim shine to a light on the funding opportunities and grants available to the football community in Norfolk.
So, whether you are looking to start new teams, retain existing ones, develop coaches, purchase equipment, renovate facilities or develop new ones, we are here to help you. Norfolk County FA are committed to supporting all funding applications from affiliated county clubs, leagues and facility providers with advice, guidance and support.
If you are looking to improve your Football Facilities which could involve refurbishing and improving changing rooms, natural grass pitch improvements and 3G Football Turf Pitch development, the first step in the process is to contact our Facilities, Investment & Development Manager, Ian Grange on 01603 704050 or via email at Ian.Grange@NorfolkFA.com. Ian will be able to advise and guide you as to the best way forward and likelihood of success, before you spend time developing your project.
Find information on national and local funding opportunities below.
This is done by supporting the costs associated with providing new activities. Grow the Game is an extremely popular scheme and the assessment process is competitive, therefore The Football Foundation strongly recommend that before making an application you contact the County FA Football Development Team to discuss your project.
This year’s Grow the Game application window is currently closed. Further details about the current funding window can be found here.
For further information visit footballfoundation.org.uk/funding-schemes/grow-the-game/ or alternatively contact the Football Development Team on 01603 704050.
The Premier League and The FA Facilities Fund Small Grants Scheme awards grants of up to £25,000 for the provision of capital items such as new goalposts, to carry out minor work to grass pitches, or to refurbish existing facilities. The aims of this scheme are to:
- Support the growth of football clubs and activity
- Prevent a decline in football participation
- Make improvements to facilities to address any health and safety issues
If you have an idea for a new project please contact our Facilities, Investment & Development Manager, Ian Grange on 01603 704050 or via email at Ian.Grange@NorfolkFA.com.
Please note if you have already started work on your project (for example, building/construction has already begun), then it is unlikely that your project will be eligible for funding.
Alternatively for further information regarding the fund please visit the Football Foundation’s website - https://footballfoundation.org.uk/looking-for-funding.
If you are looking to improve your Football Facilities which could involve refurbishing and improving changing rooms, natural grass pitch improvements and 3G Football Turf Pitch development, the first step in the process is to complete the new Football Facility Enquiry Form (FEF) to register your project.
We would recommend that you contact our Facilities, Investment and Development Manager, Ian Grange, to advise and guide you as to the best way forward and likelihood of success, before you spend time filling out the FEF on 01603 704050 or via email at Ian.Grange@NorfolkFA.com.
For more information and to complete the FEF, please click here.
Please note if you have already started work on your project (for example, building/construction has already begun), then it is unlikely that your project will be eligible for funding.
'Premier League & FA Facilities Fund' has replaced the previous Football Foundation Grass Roots Facilities Fund and Build the Game Scheme.
The Fund is managed by the Football Foundation and open to football clubs, schools, local authorities, parish councils and local sports associations, to support the development of new or refurbished local football facilities.
If you have an idea for a new project please contact our Facilities, Investment & Development Manager, Ian Grange on 01603 704050 or via email at Ian.Grange@NorfolkFA.com.
Alternatively for further information regarding
the fund please visit the Football Foundation’s website - https://footballfoundation.org.uk/looking-for-funding.
The Football Stadia Improvement Fund (FSIF) provides money for Clubs in the Football League and the National League System down to Step 7 who want to improve their facilities.
Grants are available to all member clubs of the Football League and National League System pyramid. Current grant ceilings are:
- Clubs in Step 1 - £400,000
- Clubs in Steps 2, 3 and 4 - £150,000
- Clubs in Steps 5 and 6 - £100,000
- Clubs in Step 7 - £20,000 (but up to £50,000 for applications including changing rooms)
The percentage level of support will be decided on merit. Clubs are eligible for the appropriate grant ceiling level of funding relative to their league status. The grant ceiling applies to the step the application is playing at when submitting a grant request, regardless of subsequent relegation or promotion.
Norfolk FA Support Process
- Contact Ian Grange, the Norfolk County FA Facilities, Investment & Development Manager on 01603 704050 or email Ian.Grange@NorfolkFA.com to discuss your project to gain advice.
- We will then arrange to visit the site and coordinate a meeting with your league and FSIF Regional Technical Adviser.
For more information visit the Football Stadia Improvement Fund Website – www.fsif.co.uk
Big Lottery Fund
Norfolk Rural Community Council
You should also contact your local council to establish whether local grants are available:
Great Yarmouth Borough Council
Kings Lynn & West Norfolk Borough Council
North Norfolk District Council
