Fare Network: Events Grants

Overview

The #FootballPeople event grants support organisations to run national and international events addressing discrimination and drive forward debates about social inclusion in football during the #FootballPeopleweeks.

For 2020 the #FootballPeople week took place 8 – 22 October 2020.

What activities can receive funding?

Fare seeks to fund outstanding events or gatherings that address and discuss topics in relation to football and discrimination and/or social inclusion that are relevant in a national context.

There is no prescribed format for the event but proposals must clearly demonstrate that they have a national or international scope in terms of content, the speakers/participants they involve and their foreseen PR activities. Applications that don’t meet these criteria cannot be considered for funding.

Fare encourages applicants to work in cooperation with a wide range of partners to increase the impact and visibility of their event and to raise additional funds to reach a wider audience.

Proposed events should seek to address at least one of these objectives:

• Make football more inclusive by tackling exclusion and discrimination
• Increase representation of minorities and/or women in football
• Explore and discuss football as a tool for social change, empowerment, education or social inclusion
• Educate about and breakdown stereotypes in football

All applications will be assessed against a set of criteria:

• How the event seeks to challenge prejudice and exclusion or deepen inclusion of the target group
• What impact and results of the event can be expected
• The number of people you expect to reach directly and indirectly
• The type of partners and stakeholders you have involved
• Whether the proposal provides value for money e.g. what the grant will be used for. Please note: Fare does not pay for staff costs.

Who can apply?

Any European-based group or organisation that has the capacity and expertise to run an event of this kind can apply.

How much can you apply for?

Grants of up to 2,500€ are available. Applicants must cover at least 10% through other sources. The grant will not exceed 90% of the overall costs of the event.

All grants recipients will have to sign a formal agreement with Fare. The grant will be paid in two instalments; 50% before the event and 50% after delivery.

If successful you will have to submit a written and financial report.

Please note that the grant scheme is only for organisations and activities based in Europe.