How will our EOI be assessed?

agreement last, and what are the terms and conditions associated with the award?

18. What are the possible decisions at

Stage 4 that our application(s) can receive?

19. Can we apply for funding for work that has already started?

20. Can grassroots clubs and leagues apply • The provision of ongoing monitoring and evaluation returns to the Football Foundation. • Requirement for any tenant / management operator to enter into a Deed of Adherence with the Football

Foundation as if they had been a co-applicant with the Local Authority.

Award

An award will be offered to projects that are fully developed and that satisfactorily meet the key criteria of the Hubs Programme. Specific conditions will be attached to any award being offered to a project and this will be managed through a Funding Agreement (Deed of Grant) which will be in place for a 25-year period. Applicants offered an award will continue to receive support from the Football Foundation through the project’s further development and construction.

Deferral

A funding decision on an application may be deferred if there are significant project issues that need resolving before an award can be considered. Applicants will be offered further support prior to the application being reconsidered.

Rejection

If an application is rejected, the local authority/lead organisation will receive formal notification of this decision, together with an explanation of why the project did not receive support. It should be noted that the solicitation of an application does not guarantee an offer of funding from the Hubs Programme. No. Applicants cannot apply for funding for work that has already begun. This includes binding commitments such as contracts or purchase orders. Work should only start after an award has been received and accepted or where written consent has been received from Football Foundation beforehand. This written permission from the Football Foundation may only be sought once your Expression of Interest has received support.

No. They will be key stakeholders in Hub sites but should be directed to other funding streams if they require direct funding support.