{"id":361,"date":"2023-10-04T09:49:31","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T08:49:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/cff\/?p=361"},"modified":"2025-06-06T11:03:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T10:03:11","slug":"fit-for-future-facilities-application-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/cff\/news\/fit-for-future-facilities-application-advice\/","title":{"rendered":"Fit-For-Future Facilities: Application Advice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/d3reg7wiuuo8mf.cloudfront.net\/2023-05-18_Ysgol_Y_Grango_3G_Opening_NCM-0064-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3reg7wiuuo8mf.cloudfront.net\/2023-05-18_Ysgol_Y_Grango_3G_Opening_NCM-0064-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d3reg7wiuuo8mf.cloudfront.net\/2023-05-18_Ysgol_Y_Grango_3G_Opening_NCM-0064-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d3reg7wiuuo8mf.cloudfront.net\/2023-05-18_Ysgol_Y_Grango_3G_Opening_NCM-0064-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d3reg7wiuuo8mf.cloudfront.net\/2023-05-18_Ysgol_Y_Grango_3G_Opening_NCM-0064-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/d3reg7wiuuo8mf.cloudfront.net\/2023-05-18_Ysgol_Y_Grango_3G_Opening_NCM-0064-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On 25<sup>th<\/sup> October 2023, the Cymru Football Foundation\u2019s Fit-For-Future Facilities Fund will open for grassroots football clubs, local authorities, and charitable organisations to apply for large grants of up to \u00a3300k to support projects that will benefit communities across Wales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The programme provides grants to successful applicants for a range of different criteria including, but not limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>New or upgraded grass pitches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LED Floodlights for artificial grass pitches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New or upgrades to existing changing rooms or clubhouses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small-sided or full-size artificial grass pitches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The CFF have provided some key bits of advice for applicants to carefully consider when submitting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-faw-l-text\"><strong>DO<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read the CFF\u2019s Fit-For-Future Facilities <strong>guidance document<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If applying for an artificial pitch or changing room project, read the <a href=\"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/cff\/guidance\/\"><strong>CFF\u2019s guidance documents<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be clear and concise in detailing the impact outcomes of your project<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carefully consider your supporting evidence \u2013 this is an integral piece of successful applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure your project aligns with one of the CFF\u2019s impact priorities e.g. doubling the number of women and girls through inspirational fit-for-future facilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be considerate of FAW strategies <em>e.g. Clwb Cymru, PAWB, Environments: For Her<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure contractor timelines are realistic in relation to CFF grant decision periods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure your project is well thought out and that the club\/organisation can facilitate the desired outcomes with post-project management plans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure the project meets the needs of club and wider community \u2013 ensuring this is in line with Club Development plans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-faw-l-text\"><strong>DON\u2019T<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rush your application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit an incomplete application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suggest the project will benefit other organisations without evidence of consultation with those organisations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be vague with outcomes <em>e.g. \u201ca long-term aim is to introduce a female pathway\u201d, instead be specific and measurable e.g. \u201cthe club will introduce an U7 &amp; U8 female team 24\/25 season, and introduce two new age groups in 25\/26 and 26\/27 seasons.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work on the application alone \u2013 allocate and seek advice from staff at your club or organisation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-faw-l-text\"><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For grass pitch projects\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No PQS is needed prior to submission as a feasibility study will be commissioned as part of a two-stage grant process if the initial application is supported.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set a realistic budget \u2013 base designs around a simple, functional, easy-to-manage facility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If applying via paper version, ensure all documents are accessible electronically and stored securely<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Early applications are encouraged, and independent decision-making panels will take 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