Grants are available to community groups in the UK to a make playing football more accessible at the grassroots level, and in particular encourage girls and young people from lower socio-economic and under-represented groups, including culturally diverse communities, young people with disabilities, and young people from the LGBTQ+ community to take part.
The Barclays Community Football Fund, in partnership with Sported, is a three-year programme, running from January 2022 to December 2024. During this time, it will offer small grants and additional support resources to grassroots groups across the UK.
The aim of the fund is to make playing football more accessible at the grassroots level, and in particular focused on including and inspiring girls and young people from lower socio-economic and under-represented groups, including culturally diverse communities, young people with disabilities, and young people from the LGBTQ+ community.
Through the Fund, 5,550 community groups across the UK will receive grants, along with support, to develop inclusive football activities within their club. As a result, more than 150,000 young people will benefit from this collaboration.
How To Apply
There are no deadlines. Applications can be made at any time from January 2022 to December 2024.
The FAQs, application guidance, and online application form can be found on the Sported website.
Contact Sported for further information.
Addresses and contacts
For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please contact the following:
- Enquiries
Sported
House of Sport (4th Floor)
190 Great Dover Street
London
SE1 4YB
Tel: 0203 848 4670
Email: [email protected]