WEBINAR QUESTIONS – ELIGIBLE PITCHES

Can we get funding for our rugby pitches too?

We will be supporting rugby pitches through PitchPower after 17 April. Any applications for rugby pitches will be assessed by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Rugby Football League (RFL), so clubs will need to speak to their respective non-governmental bodies (NGBs) first. Applications for football and rugby pitches will need to be separate as you'll receive two different PitchPower Report IDs – one for each sport.

Is this Fund available for school pitches used only by the school?

Are pitches used by FA affiliated youth teams and also by pub teams eligible.

Is funding be available for all our pitches or just the ones used by the youth teams?

Can any size 11-a-side pitch qualify as the size can differ depending on the age of the players?

Is this Fund only available for existing pitches? We don't currently have pitches in but would like some put in.

If your pitches are already “good”, does that make you ineligible for any financial assistance?

No, to be eligible for this Fund, schools need to host community affiliated grassroots football on the site/pitches.

Yes, these pitches are eligible.

Both youth and adult usage are eligible so we'd encourage you to apply for all pitches.

Yes, the GPMF covers all 11v11 pitches as long as pitches are within the recommended FA guidelines.

This Fund can be for existing or new pitches, but we would need to ensure the pitches are added to Active Places as we use this as a test to make sure the site is legitimate in the funding journey.

We still have funding available for “good” pitches. This funding is less than if your pitches are below “good” but is covered at 100% by the Foundation for years 1-6 at £960 per pitch.