Hereford FC have received two grants totalling £15,500 as help towards ensuring Edgar Street is prepared for the forthcoming season.
£15,000 has come from the Matchday Support Fund and £500 from the Club Preparation Fund.
The Matchday Support Fund was set up to help clubs prepare for the safe return of football and supporters to stadiums.Eligibily for funds seemed straight forward.
'Every applicant must be a club with a minimum of 12 months’ security of tenure over their stadium for the 2020/21 season by freehold, leasehold or licence, and have the responsibility for operating it on matchdays.'
What can the grant be spent on?
The fund will help eligible clubs cover the costs of implementing their COVID-19 risk assessment and action plan. It should be spent in one or more of the following areas:
- keeping facilities and equipment clean
- maintaining social distancing and avoiding congestion
- promoting good hygiene