With little over a week to go until the window for Grow the Game applications closes, one of those to have thrived from such a grant has revealed the positive impact it has made.
The FA is investing £1.5m in Grow the Game with grants of £1,500 issued to amateur clubs for each new team they create.
Rochdale Deaf Rhinos were formed in 2014 using such funds.
And Dewan Choudhury, the club’s Football Development Officer, said: "We had a group of young, deaf players who were keen to play competitive football on a regular basis, and thanks to Grow the Game funding, we have been able to turn this vision into a reality.
"The £1,500 grant has gone towards pitch hire for training and matches, a new kit, affiliation to the Lancashire FA, promotional posters to attract new players and has paid for one of our volunteers to do their FA Level 1 coaching qualifications."
The club trains and plays at Hopwood Hall College, which received a £917,310 grant from the Football Foundation in 2004 to develop a new third generation (3G) artificial grass pitch (AGP), changing rooms and natural grass pitches.
In their debut season, Rochdale Deaf Rhinos won the Lancashire FA Ability County Cup. However, the club’s ambitions do not stop there.
Dewan added: "We plan to develop an Under-21 team and also start junior disability football sessions.
"Without Grow the Game we would still be kicking a ball around at the local park. I would encourage any disability football team to apply for funding and help provide opportunities for people to enjoy the beautiful game."
The window for Grow the Game applications is open until Wednesday 29 March 2017.
Clubs seeking more information on Grow the Game should contact their local County FA or click here.
