Government makes £10m available in grants for Steps Three to Six

By Ian Townsend

Breaking News: Statement just released

Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston has announced that Steps 3-6 of the National League system will receive up to £10 million to protect the immediate future of approximately 850 clubs over the winter period.

In a statement just released by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, it is confirmed that clubs in Steps 3-6 will be contacted directly by the Football Foundation with full details and will be able to make an application from tomorrow. Funds will be distributed quickly to clubs through the Football Stadia Improvement Fund.

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