The Premier League is today announcing increased financial support for clubs throughout the football pyramid to make improvements to their stadiums.

Grants totalling £16 million are being made available to clubs in the National League System and women’s football pyramid between now and the end of next season. This is more than double the existing annual investment provided by the Premier League to support ground improvements for lower-league clubs. 
Premier League Stadium Fund grants will enable clubs to invest in projects to develop many aspects of their grounds, including the ongoing improvements required for stadiums to meet the requirements of the league that clubs play in.

The Premier League will also provide specific support for clubs in their recovery from the impact of COVID-19, helping them to enhance links with their local communities. These grants will allow clubs to develop areas such as clubhouses, hospitality areas, catering and other facilities to benefit fans and increase revenue streams to build larger, more sustainable clubs. Applications for this club development fund will open on Wednesday 6 April, with more information on all Premier League Stadium Fund grants available at premierleaguestadiumfund.co.uk.
 

“The strength of our football pyramid is unique in world football and the Premier League has a long-standing commitment to provide funding for clubs at all levels."

Premier League Chief Executive, Richard Masters

Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters said: “The strength of our football pyramid is unique in world football and the Premier League has a long-standing commitment to provide funding for clubs at all levels.

“With our increased financial support, we are helping clubs plan for the future and improve their long-term sustainability. This is particularly important as they recover from the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We know how important it is for the Premier League to support all levels of the game. Football clubs are vital to local communities and we hope this funding will help them develop multi-use facilities to support football for the whole community.”

Another club to have received several rounds of Premier League funding to improve their stadium over the last two decades is Long Eaton United, who play in Step 5 of the English football pyramid in the United Counties Football League.

Long Eaton United Director Nick Dargan said: “We have benefited from several Premier League grants over the years, which have helped with a number of stadium developments. This ranges from the pitch perimeter to the players’ tunnel, car park developments and club house improvements.

“As well as funding other developments ourselves, we have been lucky enough to receive grants from other sources. The real game changer for this football club was the 3G football pitch, which the Premier League also helped finance. That’s in use seven days a week and is really important for the whole community.”