Application development process and timelines - London phase
The Football Foundation team is on hand to offer support at each stage of the PlayZone Programme application process and detailed expectations for each stage will be provided throughout.
PlayZones will be used for recreational football as well as other sports and activities
Key project development stages
Each stage will be reviewed and signed off by the Foundation team and final funding decisions will be made by the Foundation Grants Panel at the end of Stage 4.
Programme timelines
For this phase of the PlayZone Programme, consortia across all London Boroughs are eligible to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI).
EOIs must be submitted by Friday 25 November 2022. When submitting an EOI, consortia should select a preferred entry point from the below. The date shown is the time at which Foundation Officers would support the consortia to proceed with Stage 2 of the Project Development Phase.
Entry Point A: January 2023
Entry Point B: July 2023
Entry Point C: January 2024
The indicative timeline below is for areas joining the programme at Entry Point A:
Stage |
Date |
|
Stage 2 – Narrow the Focus |
January - March 2022 |
|
Football Foundation approval |
March - April 2023 |
|
Stage 3 - Community Engagement & Site Identification |
April - July 2023 |
|
Football Foundation approval |
July - August 2023 |
|
Stage 4 - Full Application submission |
August - December 2023 |
|
Football Foundation assessment & decision |
December 2023 onwards |
