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Support and Guidance

How It

Works

To manage high demand and ensure all clubs/organisations get the funding they need, we ask that applicants make no more than one application per season unless otherwise agreed with the Foundation. 

Therefore, it’s really important that you take time over your application and ensure you’ve included everything we’ve asked for. This helps make quicker decisions and prevents you from having to submit multiple applications for the same item. 

Please note that we cannot accept multiple sites under one application

  1. Create a Football Foundation account, or log in if you already have one
     
  2. Click on the ‘Apply for Funding’ and select ‘3G maintenance machinery and equipment’.
  3. Complete the application form and have the following ready to enter: 
    - 3G Pitch Test Certificate, or agreement to add your pitch to The FA 3G Pitch Register
    - Two like-for-like quotations for each item of equipment from different suppliers 
    - Evidence of partnership funding 
    - If previously owned pitch maintenance equipment is to be purchased, 12 months warranty from a reputable dealer is required 
    - Photos of existing equipment being replaced and where new equipment will be stored.
    - Price
    - VAT (if applicable)
  4. Once you’ve submitted your application, we’ll send you a confirmation email. Your application will then be assessed by our Grant Management Team and you’ll receive an email normally within ten working days with a link to download your decision letter and Terms and Conditions on your Football Foundation account.

  5. If you application is successful, we’ll provide you with the funds.