How to apply

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 ‘Changing Pavilions’.

     

  3. Complete the application form and have the following ready to enter:  

    - Documents listed below

    - 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 four weeks with a link to download your decision letter and Terms and Conditions on your Football Foundation account.
  5. If your application is successful, we’ll provide you with the funds.

If you’re Changing Pavilion project requires a grant more than £25,000, you'll need to provide evidence of how you've collaborated with local people to design the inclusive facilities you propose in your project plan. Don't worry, it doesn't have to be complicated, our Community Engagement Toolkit will help you through each stage of the process.  

 

Read the toolkit

Documents Required

To ensure your application is processed, you should include the following documents: 

  • You’ll need to demonstrate that you have the required ownership, by either freehold, or uninterruptible leasehold from the date of grant offer for a varying period. If you’re applying for a grant up to £25,000, it will need to be 5 years and for a grant over £25,000 and up to £100,000, it will need to be 10 years.
  • Photographs of the existing building or works to be completed Condition survey of the existing building (if required)
  • Plans and drawings of the existing building configuration and as proposed
  • Specification and schedule of works
  • A minimum of two like-for-like quotations from experienced contractors, based upon the design details and specification
  • Evidence of additional partnership funding
  • Evidence of security of tenure in the form of a signed lease or freehold title document
  • Planning approval notice Landlord’s consent to the works
  • Building regulations approval where required
  • Building and contents insurance
     

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