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<p>The Government is committed to supporting grassroots football. The established
partnership with the Football Association and the Premier League sees a combined £70m
go to new facilities delivered by the Football Foundation. All funding parties are
represented on the Football Foundation board.</p><p> </p><p>Government has committed
to investing a further £550m into grassroots football facilities over the next 10
years to support plans to bid for the 2030 Men’s FIFA Football World Cup.</p><p> </p><p>The
FA has produced, in partnership with the Premier League, Sport England and DCMS, the
'National Football Facilities Strategy' (NFSS), which is a coherent overarching shared
strategy for capital investment in football over the next ten years. This sets out
the football facility requirements across the country and the intention to invest
in 20,000 improved grass pitches and 1,000 3G facilities.</p><p> </p><p>The Foundation
has coverage across the whole country with funding reaching 98% of all local authorities
and boroughs in England so far. As part of the NFFS, a 'Local Football Facilities
Plan' is being produced for every Local Authority across the country to create a tailored
local investment plan. This will help the Football Foundation prioritise its investment
most efficiently and effectively.</p><p> </p>
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