Barclays is providing small grants again this year to get more women in the UK qualified as coaches for girls.

This fund is available to all clubs and groups that run football, cricket or tennis activities for women and/or girls who wish 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 grants of £200 to cover the cost of a Level 1 or equivalent introductory qualification and any additional safeguarding and first aid requirements for their chosen sport.

To be eligible for funding, the female coaches must be:

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 (eg, current player, parent of a player, volunteer etc).
Ready to undertake their coaching qualification within 12 months (subject to course availability).

There is particular interest in applications from female coaches from diverse backgrounds and with lived experience, to help ensure the programme reflects the communities it serves.

Delivery of activities must be community focused. Activities can take place at school facilities. However, the funding cannot be used for coaches who are solely coaching school sessions during curriculum time or after school clubs.

The deadline for applications is 4 November 2026. For more information please visit Barclays Community Sport Fund - Sported