Small scale projects
Guidance for projects such as new or replacement goalposts, grass pitch maintenance item and minor works.
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Application support documents
The Football Foundation has developed a range of guidance materials to support applicants.
Application guidance documents
Large scale projects
Guidance for large projects such as 3G pitch works, changing room refurbishment and major works.
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Core application documents
Community engagement toolkit
This toolkit is designed to help you engage local people in creating football facilities and activities that meet the needs of your community.
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Bank guidance document
This document provides rules and regulations in relation to bank payments.
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Upshot user guides
Development plan user guide
This guide is to help you get the most out of Upshot.
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Grant specific support
Grow the Game - club claim guidance
This is a guidance document to provide further information on the Grow the Game claiming process and what information we require from organisations claiming the second or third instalment of their grant.
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Stay in the Game - year two claim guidance
This is a guidance document to provide further information on the Stay in the Game claiming process and what information we require from clubs claiming the second instalment of their grant.
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