Funding
LIONESSES HERe TO PLAY FUND
Supercharge your women’s and girls’ teams
Apply for a grant of £500 or £1,500 to help launch a new team or England Football programme.
The Lionesses HERe to Play Fund can help you get started with essentials such as equipment and kit. Funded by The National Lottery and delivered by the Football Foundation, applications close today, Wednesday 30 September 2026.
What funding can you get?
Organisations can apply for grants of £500 or £1,500, depending on the opportunity they are applying for.
You can apply for a combination of up to five opportunities, with a minimum total grant of £500 and a maximum of £7,500.
Check the criteria and how to apply
Before applying, check which opportunities your organisation is eligible for and review the application requirements.
Check your eligibility and start your application
Need funding to improve your facilities?
A separate funding opportunity offers up to £25,000 to help provide safe, welcoming and accessible facilities for women and girls.
Find out more about facilities funding
Ready to apply?
Applications for the team and programme funding close on 30 September 2026.
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