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The Pitching In Fund is a capital investment fund that encompasses both Community Football Spaces and Member Club facility aspirations.

In 2026/27, the Scottish FA's Pitching In Fund will distribute an amount into key football facilities identified as critical in retaining and increasing participation at grassroots level and where there is an evidence-based need for investment. These facilities will promote healthy, physical activity through football and other sports, contributing to social inclusion and cohesion in safe and attractive environments and in a sustainable way.

This investment will prioritise:

• Football supporting facilities in identified areas of deprivation
• Girls and Women's activity that supports growth and retains participation
• Multi-sport opportunities where possible - as a minimum, 5 hours per week of activity beyond football
• Projects that offer regular use to under-represented groups

Sustainability is at the heart of facility investment within the Scottish FA. Any potential project application submitted to the Scottish FA Pitching In Fund should take reasonable steps to include sustainability measures within their project.

The works proposed must be complete by 31 March 2027.

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Geographical areas funded: Scotland

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital

Fund award sizes

Annually awarded:

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Who can apply

Community grassroots football clubs, and clubs in membership of The Scottish FA.

When to apply

The application window for 2026/2027 is now closed.

How to apply

Download the application form and submit to [email protected]

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Sport and physical activity

Beneficiaries funded: Economically/socially disadvantaged General public Local communities Women and girls

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