Grassroots football groups from all corners of the country have benefited from a funding scheme designed to increase involvement from under-represented communities.
Kick It Out has joined forces with the Football Foundation, the UK's largest sporting charity, to deliver 'Development Grants' of up to £2,000 each.
The grants were awarded to support activities in communities where football has not had a significant impact.
Groups that received the money included faith-based organisations, the traveller community, eastern European immigrants and estate-based groups. Funds were also awarded to groups working to address issues of racial tension and territorial conflict.
Piara Powar, Director of Kick It Out, said: "The aim of the Development Grants is to give communities the opportunity to get involved in the game.
"Whether that's playing, coaching or refereeing, the programme exists to increase participation from these groups in towns and cities right across the country.
"The range of projects funded this year has again expanded and we¹ve seen the cash being put to some really innovative use."
From the 200 plus applications received by the panel, successful projects include a futsal project in east London, a multi-faith football scheme in Preston and a project aimed at raising participation for refugees in Bury.
Paul Thorogood, Chief Executive of the Football Foundation, said: "Since its inception the Football Foundation's key goal has been to increase opportunities for everyone to be able to play our national game if they want to.
"It is excellent news that through this new partnership with Kick It Out, even more community groups will have the opportunity to get involved and play football."
The full list of grant recipients is as follows:
Preston Asian Youth Sports Association
West London Futsal Club
Mosses Community Association
Fit2Live
Rachel Yankey Football Foundation
Alpha Grove Community Centre
Warwickshire Race Equality Partnership
Groundwork London - West London
No Boundaries
Cultural Sports Integration
Thornaby FC
