Power up your grass pitch

Join our grass pitch revolution.

We're revolutionising the state of grass football pitches across England, ensuring that by 2030, grassroots football has 20,000 'good' quality pitches to enjoy. So, if you're responsible for the maintenance of a grass pitch, find out how we can help you to power up your grass pitch below.

Join a community of experts

The Football Foundation Groundskeeping Community App is a free platform that helps connect you to expert grass pitch knowledge and support at the touch of a button. 

  • Professional advice
  • Free to join
  • Peer-to-peer discussion

Apply for funding

From materials and equipment to machinery and contractor works, our flexible funding options can help you transform your vision into reality

  • Six-year tapered grants available through the Grass Pitch Maintenance Fund.
  • Drainage, machinery and equipment available through small grants
  • Easy online application process

Learn from the best

The Grounds Management Association (GMA) is the leading not-for-profit membership organisation that supports and celebrates grounds professionals and volunteers. 

  • Get upskilled and qualified
  • Many training options available
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Power up your grass pitch knowledge

Power up

Produced alongside the experts at the Grounds Management Association (GMA), check out our range of free grass pitch support and guidance available through the Football Foundation Groundskeeping Community (registration required).

Resources

Pitch maintenance tasks

From mowing and line marking to scarification and overseeding, discover the core tasks and skills needed to keep your pitch in top-notch condition throughout the year.

Monthly essentials

Here you'll find the key actions required to prepare your pitch for challenges at specific times of the year. 

Pitch maintenance equipment

There's a wide range of equipment you may use when it comes to maintaining your grass pitches. Here you'll learn more about the different types of equipment, how they're used and what the benefits are.

Materials

Seed, soil, fertiliser - check out our guide to the different materials that can be used on your pitch.

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