The aim of the programme is to support community football throughout theUK. A total of £75,000 is available in 2012 through the McDonalds Kick Start scheme and local community football teams can apply for grants of between £500 and £2,500 for activities such as:
- improving club facilities;
- grounds-keeping tools;
- training courses;
- pitch hire;
- van hire; and
- washing machines for kit; etc.
Individuals can apply for a grant on behalf of their club, as long as they are recognised by their national FA, and have at least one team at or below junior (U18) level. Applicants must be over 18 and involved with the club at some level, such as a coach, volunteer or parent.
For example, Stephen O’Hara has helped Camlough Rovers FC clean up their act by donating a brand new washing machine and tumble dryer to help wash the team kits week in week out. He has also made a considerable investment in helping to reseed the Rovers pitch to ensure a great standard of football being played for years to come.
The next deadline for applications to its Kick Start Grants Programme is the 31st December 2012.
To find out more click here; http://www.mcdonalds.co.uk/ukhome/Sport/Football/Investment/small-grant.html
