The Football Association of Wales has opened the first application window of the PAWB Fund for the 2024/25 season.
Across the 2023/24 season the FAW PAWB Fund panel awarded over £50,500 to support young people and families across Wales to access football opportunities and equipment. This included 401 players, 336 families and 157 clubs/organisations across all areas of Wales.
The application is open to 5–18-year-olds living in Wales and can be applied for on behalf of any young player, to support and assist them with accessing football opportunities and/or equipment.
The following items are eligible for support through the fund:
- Grassroots Club Membership Fees
- Playing/Club Kit
- Football Boots
- Shin Pads
- Goalkeeper Gloves
- Sport Hijab
- Impairment Specific Equipment e.g. Sports Goggles
- Travel Costs e.g. Train, Bus or Taxi Costs to Training and Match Venues
Clubs, schools, social services, and other community organisations can apply for the fund on behalf of recipients.
The current application window will be open from Thursday 1 August to Friday 23 August.
The funding available will be decided by a national panel that will use the application information to assess each case. The PAWB Fund can be applied for on an annual basis to ensure support is available for young people to access regular football opportunities.
For more information visit, pawb.cymru/pawbfund
Access the PAWB Fund application: fawales.co/PAWBFund24
For any questions you may have on the PAWB Fund please contact PAWBfund@faw.cymru
