Local Football Facility Plans

We have a detailed roadmap to give this country the grassroots infrastructure it deserves. Every community in England has a bespoke plan, outlining the facilities they need. Search here to learn about your Local Plan:

The Premier League, The FA and Government have all committed funds through the Football Foundation to deliver these plans. But we can't do it alone. We're working with local authorities and partners to turn them into reality and everyone has their part to play. 

'A healthier population live longer, are happier, have better mental health and all of that drives from having world-class community facilities like the one here in Sunderland.’ - Cllr Graeme Miller, Leader of Sunderland City Council

From The Roots Up

Impact

This is the story of how investment in grassroots sports facilities is helping transform the nation from the roots up.

Taking part in grassroots football has a hugely positive impact on adults' health and helps to support the NHS.
Taking part in grassroots football has a hugely positive impact on adults' health and helps to support the NHS.
Investment from the Football Foundation generates an annual social return of £109million.
Investment from the Football Foundation generates an annual social return of £109million.
People who play regular football develop skills that improve their confidence and employability.
People who play regular football develop skills that improve their confidence and employability.
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Football Foundation investment contributes £30million in the form of crime prevention and community development per year.
Football Foundation investment contributes £30million in the form of crime prevention and community development per year.
Grassroots sport investment in the areas where it’s needed the most helps to reduce long-standing inequalities.
Grassroots sport investment in the areas where it’s needed the most helps to reduce long-standing inequalities.
The Football Foundation supports clubs and organisations to become more energy-efficient.
The Football Foundation supports clubs and organisations to become more energy-efficient.
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Ready to play your part?

Find out how you can help activate projects and improve community sports facilities in your local area.

Help activate projects in your area

Let's work together to deliver the facilities your community deserves. Click below to get in touch and find out how you can help activate the life-changing projects identified on your local plan. 

Share your vision

Got an idea for a project not featured on your local plan? No worries, get in touch with a brief description of what it is you're looking to do and a member of our team we'll get back to you. 

Start small

It's not just the large scale projects that create an impact. Although they're not included on the Local Plans, smaller capital projects such as goalposts or fencing play an equally important role in helping us transform the experience for football players up and down the country. Our application process is quick and easy so click below to discover what's available to you.

Improving grass pitches

We know that better quality pitches create a better experience for everyone. That's why we've set a goal of improving 20,000 grass football pitches across the country over the next 10 years. We want to make sure our grassroots game has the quality surfaces it deserves. Click below to find out more about how you can improve your grass pitch. 

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Transforming lives

The benefits of the football facilities we help to build go far beyond the pitch. They transform communities and change lives for the better. Check out how the impact our funding had in two of the country's biggest cities - Liverpool and Sunderland.