Premier League Increases Non-League & Women's Clubs Funding
The Premier League has announced increased financial support for clubs throughout the football pyramid to make improvements to their stadiums.
Grants totalling £16m are being made available to clubs in the National League System and women’s football pyramid between now and the end of next season.
The money is double the existing annual investment provided by the Premier League to support ground improvements for lower-league clubs.
The Premier League Stadium Fund grants will enable clubs to invest in projects to develop many aspects of their grounds, including the ongoing improvements required for stadiums to meet the requirements of the league that clubs play in.
The Premier League will also provide specific support for clubs in their recovery from the impact of Covid-19, helping them to enhance links with their local communities.
These grants will allow clubs to develop areas such as clubhouses, hospitality areas, catering and other facilities to benefit fans and increase revenue streams to build larger, more sustainable clubs.
Applications for this club development fund will open on Wednesday 6 April, with more information on all Premier League Stadium Fund grants available at premierleague.com/stadiumfund.
Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters said: “The strength of our football pyramid is unique in world football and the Premier League has a long-standing commitment to provide funding for clubs at all levels.
“With our increased financial support, we are helping clubs plan for the future and improve their long-term sustainability. This is particularly important as they recover from the financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
“We know how important it is for the Premier League to support all levels of the game. Football clubs are vital to local communities and we hope this funding will help them develop multi-use facilities to support football for the whole community.”
Clubs that play at Step 1 to 6 of the National League System and Tiers 1 to 4 of the Women’s Football Pyramid are eligible to apply for grants through the Premier League Stadium Fund.
The Football Foundation will manage the administration of the grants to clubs. Applications to the Premier League Stadium Fund for the usual stadium improvements and developments (those previously available through the Football Stadia Improvement Fund) will open on Wednesday 30 March and clubs can begin the process by visiting premierleague.com/stadiumfund.
Expressions of interest from clubs to be able to apply for club development funding on projects which boost revenue streams in the recovery from Covid-19 will be available from Wednesday 6 April until Friday 29 April.
