North Riding FA - developing football for everyone
Development - take your skills to the next level

Grow The Game Grant

The scheme aims to increase participation by both players and volunteers in grass roots football by supporting the cost associated with providing new activity. You must discuss your project with North Riding County FA before submitting an application.

Grant ceiling
Organisations setting up one team are able to receive £2,500 over two years with financial support being reduced in the second year of the project.

For organisations setting up two or more teams a £5,000 grant is available over two or three years with financial support being reduced in the second or third year of the project.

No partnership funding will be requested.

Educational establishments are only able to apply for up to 50% of the total grant allowance. Projects must be extra-curricular with the exception of special schools.

Who can apply?
Applications are welcome from organisations that are 'not for profit'. We will not fund individuals. Organisations must have a constitution, child protection policy, equal opportunities policy and income/expenditure records. Please note organisations that have an existing Community Small Grant are not eligible to apply for a Grow the Game grant. Organisations will only be able to apply for one Grow the Game grant every four years.

Who cannot apply?
Individuals and profit making organisations cannot apply.

What can be funded....
Grow the Game provides funding to contribute towards a combination of the following essential costs associated with providing new football activity:

Facility hire

Hire of FA qualified coaches and referees

CRB checks

Affiliation fees

League entry

First aid kits

Promotion and publicity

FA coaching courses


ALL COSTS MUST RELATE TO NEW ACTIVITY