Aim of scheme
To support Under 18 teams and adults with disabilities by offering free kit and/or equipment up to the value of £400. The voucher can be exchanged with the nominated supplier - Nike. Schools may only receive one grant every three years. Clubs may apply for two vouchers every three years, for two out of the three eligible areas- girls teams, boys teams or disability teams. Please note that you can not apply for two kits for the same eligible area within a three year period.
Who can apply?
Any club, school or organisation can apply for a kit grant including all representative teams at a junior level up to and including District. Applications are also welcome from disabled groups of all ages.
To be eligible for funding groups must:
Be within the qualifying age group: Under 7s – Under 18s (with the exception of adults with disabilities)
Not have previously received a kit grant from the Football Foundation’s Junior Kit Scheme within a three-year period. This is with the exception of clubs, as long as one application is for a girls’ team and the other one is for a boys’ team. A separately affiliated section within a club, which has its own officials and structure, would be considered independently. Please note, schools may not apply for a second kit within a three-year period.
Be playing regular fixtures (league/cup/friendlies) in England and/or affiliated to an English County FA
Organisations should have achieved FA Charter Standard, or agree to work towards this standard within a period of 12 months.
What the Football Foundation look for..
A Junior Kit Scheme application is judged purely on whether the group meet the necessary criteria and demonstrates the appropriate need for a kit. If they do, they are offered a grant, if not, the application is rejected.
How to apply..
Click on the online application form link on the right of this page to apply. If you require further advice please contact North Riding FA.