Barclays, in partnership with Sported, are now focused on applications for small grants to help increase the number of female coaches delivering sport to girls – for football, cricket and tennis.
The fund is available to all clubs and groups that run football, cricket or tennis activities for girls and aspire to get more female coaches qualified.
Applications will be accepted from not-for-profit organisations, including community groups, youth groups, and traditional sports clubs, who are submitting on behalf of the individuals who want to undertake their coaching qualifications.
Groups who have already received a grant from the Barclays Community Sport Fund can also apply.
The fund provides two coaching grants per club to cover the cost of, or a contribution towards, a Level 1 or equivalent introductory qualification and any additional safeguarding and first aid requirements for the chosen sport. The amount of the grant awards are:
- Football – £160
- Cricket – £200
- Tennis – £200.
To be eligible for funding, the female coaches must be:
- Aged 16+
- Already coaching girls or would like to start
- Part of a club or group with girls’ provision where they would like to begin or continue coaching (ie. current player, parent of a player, volunteer, etc.)
- Be able to undertake their coaching qualification within 12 months (subject to course availability).
Successful applicants will need to book a coaching course as soon as possible after receiving the funding and it will ideally be spent within six months.
The closing date for applications is Friday 22 August 2025.
Applicants will be advised of the outcome of their applications, or have a request for additional information, by the end of August 2025.
Find out more and apply at the Female Coaches for Girls Grants webpage here.
