Summary: Funding is available to help make football, cricket and tennis more accessible to women and girls, particularly in highly deprived and rural communities across the UK.

Deadline: 4 November 2026

Funding notes: The current round of funding, Female Coaches for Girls Grants, is to fund Level 1 (or equivalent) coaching qualifications:

• • Football: £160
  • Tennis: £200
  • Cricket: £200
  • Up to two female coaches can be supported per club.

Who Can Apply:

• • Charities, not-for-profit organisations, community groups, youth groups and grassroots sports clubs.
  • Organisations must deliver, or plan to deliver, football, cricket or tennis activities for women and girls.
  • Priority is given to organisations operating in or supporting people from the most deprived areas (IMD deciles 1–3). Rural isolation and disability-focused groups may also be considered outside these areas.