The aim of scheme is to support Under 18 teams and adults with disabilities by offering free kit and equipment up to the value of £400. The voucher can be exchanged with our nominated supplier Nike. Schools may only receive one grant every three years. Clubs may apply for two vouchers every three years as long as one application is for a girls' team, and the other is for a boys' team.
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 squads. 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 either the Football Foundation’s Junior Kit Scheme or the recent Barclaycard Free Kicks Scheme within a three-year period.
- either have achieved FA Charter Standard or agree to work towards this standard within a period of 12 months
- include a copy of their Child Protection Policy
- have a minimum of ten registered members
- teams should not be of mixed gender for age groups 11yrs and over, in accordance with FA ruling
The Application Process
Please discuss your project with Suffolk FA's Football Development Manager Chris Pringle before you begin your application and again before you submit it to the Football Foundation.
An online form is available under Related Links.
Contact
To discuss your project, or for more info, please contact:
Chris Pringle - Football Development Manager
chris.pringle@suffolkfa.com | 01449 776313