What We Do
What We Fund
New Team Grants
Scheme Suspended
New team grants will provide a financial boost to support the establishment of new football participation opportunities at Kent FA affiliated clubs. A new team will be awarded a £500 grant. A club can apply for funding for a maximum of two new teams in a 24-month period. APPLY NOW ►
Strategic Grants
Between £2000 and £5000
Strategic football grants provide funding for projects that will have a positive impact on increasing football participation levels. It can include the following areas: Clubhouse refurbishment; Pitch works or ground maintenance and football development projects APPLY NOW ►
Targeted Grants
Specific Objectives
The Targeted Grant is currently paused and will reopen soon. APPLY NOW ►
Injured Player Fund
The Injured Player Fund can now be accessed from the KENT FA website at https://www.kentfa.com/players/player-support/kent-fa-benevolent-fund APPLY NOW ►
The Kent FA Charitable Foundation aims to invest in football activities and facilities across Kent and South East London that enable people to improve their mental, social and physical wellbeing. It will support football participation for players of all abilities, especially for those who are currently physically inactive.
Since its inception in 2018, the Foundation has supported 85 separate projects investing around £135,000 into facilities, football initiatives and equipment together with helping to support the creation of numerous new teams.
In addition, the Foundation invested £27,000 to support the return to football following the Covid-10 enforced break by providing first aid kits to all Kent FA affiliated teams.
Current Grants Available
New Team Grant (Up to £1,000)
Please note that due to high levels of demand the Kent FA Foundation new team grant is currently paused for the 2026/27 whilst we review applications.
Strategic Grant (£2,000 to £5,000)
Strategic football grants provide funding for projects that will have a positive impact on increasing football participation levels. It can include the following areas: Clubhouse refurbishment; Pitch works or ground maintenance and football development projects.
Targeted Grant (£200)
The Targeted Grant is currently paused and will reopen soon.
Injured Player Grant
The Injured Player Fund can now be accessed from the KENT FA website by clicking here