Applications open for the Footie for All Fund

Tesco and the newspaper, The Sun, are providing £150,000 to encourage more children and young people to take up football or improve access to the game. 

Designed to provide support to grassroots football organisations working with children under the age of 18 to enable them to continue to deliver activities that allow local young people to take part. Constituted not-for-profit grassroots football clubs can apply for up to £1,000 which will support 100% of project costs. 

The funding can be used to assist clubs in improving facilities, purchasing equipment and new kits, and meeting any other needs that can enhance the experience of children and young people, enabling them to access and participate in football within the local community. The Footie for All Fund is being managed by Groundwork UK which manages Tesco’s grant-giving programme. Deadline: 30 April 2024 (midnight)

There are 150 x £1,000 grants available and football clubs can apply and find out more information here.