FIFA has launched a programme for member associations (MAs) to further develop women's football on a sustainable basis whilst simultaneously pushing it forward into the mainstream.
In line with FIFA's Women's Football Strategy, the FIFA Women's Development Programme aims to provide all 211 member associations with the opportunity to apply for and access additional resources and specialist expertise to develop women's football at a national level.
Member associations will be able to apply for support across eight key areas of women's football development during the 2020-2023 period. In addition to financial assistance to cover the costs in selected programmes, the FIFA Women's Development Programme will also provide MAs with access to women's football experts, additional equipment and technical support within FIFA in order to develop women's football in their country.
The FIFA Women's Development Programme underlines FIFA's commitment to supporting MAs in developing the women's game and builds upon the solid foundations laid by the FIFA Forward Programme. It also follows the recent announcement of an additional USD 500,000 grant per MA as part of the COVID-19 Relief Plan that will be specifically allocated to women's football.
The FIFA Women's Development Programme includes the following projects:
- Women's Football Strategy
- Women's Football Campaign
- League Development
- Club Licensing
- Capacity-Building for Administrators
- Coach Education Scholarships
- Coach Mentorship
- Women in Football Leadership
