Goalposts
Grants for the purchase of new or replacement pairs of goalposts for use within community grassroots football.
What we fund
We’ve got more support for you than ever before.
Get the support you need from the Premier League, The FA and Government’s Football Foundation.
We’re on a mission to ensure everyone has a great place to play. We know it’s bigger than just a game. That’s why we’re set to support clubs and organisations like yours more than ever before.
Available funding
From goalposts to changing pavilions, whatever you need the Football Foundation has got you covered. Check out the full line up of funding opportunities you could be eligible for:
Storage containers
A simple, cost-effective way of increasing your capacity for equipment and freeing up space within your site.
Portable floodlights
Grants for the purchase of new and preowned floodlights for use on 3G and grass pitch training areas.
Changing pavilions & clubhouses
Minor and major works to improve existing changing facilities or build new ones.
3G Pitch Maintenance Machinery & Equipment
Grants that help with the purchase of the maintenance equipment needed to keep your 3G surface looking and playing its best.
Grass pitch improvement
Get your pitch match fit with funding towards the improvement of grass pitches at your facility.
Fencing
Grants towards ball retention systems, pest control fencing and boundary fencing and gates.
Small-sided facility improvement
Grants to build or improve the condition of small-sided artificial pitches.
3G Pitches
High-quality all-weather surfaces that are perfect for learning and enjoying the game.
Creation of new grass pitches
Grants to help you transform unused spaces into quality grass pitches.
Premier League Stadium Fund
Financial support from the Premier League for National League System and Women's Pyramid Clubs.
Premier League Defibrillator Fund
Support to install Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and External Storage Cabinets at grassroots football facilities.
Please note: Football Foundation does not accept any Digital Banks (or E-money accounts) which are not PRA regulated.
Please note: As of 1 July 2023, we will only accept applications from people holding the role of either Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary or Treasurer of the club applying. This will be verified with the County FA during the assessment process and any applications submitted by people not in one of these roles will be withdrawn.
Read the information you need and ready to apply? Head to our grant portal to start an application or continue one you’ve already started.
That’s not all...
Find out more about the other ways we’re supporting the game
Active Through Football
Working with key audiences to increase activity levels
Hubs
We’re delivering £200m worth of investment in multi-pitch hubs across the country
PlayZones
Safe, inclusive and accessible outdoor facilities that bring communities together through recreational forms of football