Wales – Grassroots facilities fund launched

The fund was created to deliver both improved and more facilities across Wales.

The Grassroots Facilities Fund focuses on supporting the creation and development of facilities in Wales to achieve a growth in participation in sport and recreational activity, and stronger and more stable community-focused clubs, with more players across all ages and backgrounds, and a particular focus on helping achieve the FAW’s target of doubling the women’s and girls’ game.

The first tranche of funding for the Grassroots Facilities Fund was launched with initial funding of £1.3 million from the UK government matched by a further £1.9 million from the Welsh government via Sport Wales.

Making an impact

The Football Association of Wales CEO, Noel Mooney, said: “We are grateful to see the Grassroots Facilities Fund already making an impact on our football family across the country.

“The initial round of funding marks the beginning of an exciting journey, and the FAW will continue to work closely with all of its stakeholders to create a facilities investment fund in order to deliver a number of impactful projects across all corners of Wales as we strive to make football inclusive and accessible to all.”

With one of the FAW’s key strategic objectives being to have inspirational and fit-for-purpose football facilities throughout the country, the association aspires to transform grassroots football and facilities across clubs, parks, and education sites through the Grassroots Facilities Fund.

This article was originally published in UEFA Direct 198