BARCLAYS COMMUNITY SPORT FUND
Grants fund Level 1 coaching qualifications for women and girls. Community groups and clubs can apply.
Confirm amounts, deadlines, and eligibility on the funder site.
- Amount
- £200
- Scope
- All Northern Ireland
- Deadline
- Date unknown
Criteria and guidance
Apply for up to £200 to cover the cost of a Level 1 or equivalent introductory coaching qualification, plus safeguarding and first aid requirements, for up to two female coaches per club. Eligible organisations include not-for-profit groups, charities, and sports clubs in Northern Ireland offering football, cricket, or tennis for women and girls.
Coaches must be aged 16 or over and able to complete their qualification within 12 months.
What is funded
Female Coaches for Girls Grant Who is eligible to apply? This fund is available to all clubs and groups that run football, cricket or tennis activities for women and/or girls and aspire to get more female coaches qualified.
You are eligible even if you have already received a grant from the Barclays Community Sport Fund. We welcome applications from not-for-profit organisations, including charities, community groups, youth groups, and traditional sports clubs, who are submitting on behalf of the individuals who want to undertake their Level 1 coaching qualification.
Groups are welcome to apply from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. To be eligible for funding, the female coaches you put forward must meet the following criteria: Aged 16+ (or 18+ depending on specific course eligibility).
Already coaching girls or would like to start. Part of a club or group with women and/or girls’ provision where they would like to begin or continue coaching (e.g.
current player, parent of a player, volunteer etc). Can undertake their coaching qualification within 12 months (subject to course availability).
We particularly welcome applications from female coaches from diverse backgrounds and with lived experience, to help ensure the programme reflects the communities it serves. How much can I apply for?
You can apply for £200 to cover the cost of a Level 1 or equivalent introductory qualification and any additional safeguarding and first aid requirements for your sport. You can apply to upskill up to two female coaches at your club or group (2 x £200 grants per club).
What are the open and closing dates for the fund? The fund is open for applications for 4 months; from 9am on Wednesday 8 th July 2026 until 5pm on Wednesday 4 th November 2026 .
We may close earlier if we receive a large volume of applications. Full Details: Barclays Female Coaches for Girls – Sported
Confirm amounts, deadlines, and eligibility on the official page before you apply.
Apply on the funder siteListings are scraped from funder websites and can be incomplete or out of date. Last indexed 3 Oct 2026. Amounts are in pounds sterling (£).