Please find below the following Q and A's, allowing you to gauge whether you're able to apply for this funding, and how to go about it.
Who can apply?
Any club that is starting a NEW Girls or Ladies team with the intention of entering a league.
If you are a new club or already have a number of teams, you can apply.
How much can I apply for?
The grant is for £400 but a minimum of 20% (£80) must be contributed to in the form of partnership funding.
What can the money be used for?
Assistance with affiliation and league costs, pitch hire, facility hire, referee fees, coaching courses, hire of football coaches, first aid kits, equipment, publicity and promotion, kit.
The grant must be used for the items set out in the financial breakdown.
The money must not be used for……
Any football that is not for females
Travel or transport
Part of any other project application
How many times can I apply?
Only one application per Club per year
Are there any conditions of applying for the Grant?
Clubs must commit to achieving Charter Standard Status within 12 months of the application if they do not already have it.
The Programme must be monitored, evaluated and reported back to the County FA at the end of the 12month period.
If these conditions are not met, the NFA reserve the right to recoup the grant.
Does this affect us applying for any other grants?
No
If you think that your club meets the criteria stated above, please complete the attached forms (on the right-hand side) and return to:
Kathryn Hall, Northamptonshire FA, 9 Duncan Close, Red House Square, Moulton Park, Northampton, NN3 6WL, or
Kathryn.Hall@NorthamptonshireFA.com.
Kathryn can also be contacted via 01604 678407.