Of all of the Football Foundation funding schemes, this is by far the most simple and beneficial for clubs and schools to access. There are no reasons for any Charter Standard school or club within Worcestershire not to have received this grant within the last three years!!
The aim of scheme is to support Under 18 teams and adults with disabilities by offering free kit and/or equipment up to the value of £400. The voucher can be exchanged with our nominated supplier - Nike. Schools may only receive one grant every three years. Clubs may apply for two vouchers every three years as long as one application is for a girls' team, and the other is for a boys' team.
Eligibility criteria
Who can apply?
Any club, school or organisation can apply for a kit grant including all representative teams at a junior level up to and including District squads. Applications are also welcome from disabled groups of all ages.
To be eligible for funding groups must:
be within the qualifying age group: Under 7s – Under 18s (with the exception of adults with disabilities)
not have previously received a kit grant from either the Football Foundation’s Junior Kit Scheme or the recent Barclaycard Free Kicks Scheme within a three-year period. This is with the exception of clubs, as long as one application is for a girls’ team and the other one is for a boys’ team. A separately affiliated section within a club, which has its own officials and structure, would be considered independently. Please note: schools may not apply for a second kit within a three year period
either have achieved FA Charter Standard or agree to work towards this standard within a period of 12 months
include a copy of their Child Protection Policy
have a minimum of ten registered members
teams should not be of mixed gender for age groups 11yrs and over, in accordance with FA ruling
The process
Step 1
Download application form by clicking on the link on the right, complete fully and send off to the Football Foundation. If you wish to find out whether your club has received a JKS grant in the last 3 years please check the Junior Kit Scheme approved applications document.
Step 2
The Football Foundation will contact the applicant direct to confirm grant success and issue voucher including Nike catalogue.