The Football Foundation’s Lionesses HERe to Play Fund supports making football facilities more welcoming and inclusive for women and girls. Applicants must prepare a list of eligible items, have a verified organization, contacts, and site, and liaise with their County FA on development plans. Applications require two quotes per item, a description of impact, evidence of minimum 5 years tenure or a Service Level Agreement, and a 25% match funding contribution.
• The Lionesses HERe to Play Fund supports regular, organised community or grassroots football.
• Applicants must have a development plan for women’s and girls’ football at their site.
• Engagement with The FA’s Equal Game programme is required.
• The fund aims to create welcoming, safe and accessible facilities for women and girls.
• Match funding of 25% by the applicant is required.
• Minimum 5 years security of tenure or a Service Level Agreement is needed for all applications.