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Prizes up for grabs:
1) The winning club will receive 10,000 euros per year for three years and participate in an exclusive training internship at the National Football Center in Clairefontaine
2) Second and third place will receive 2,000 and 1,500 euros respectively in vouchers and sports equipment
Program phases:
April 9, 2025: closing of enrollment
April 24, 2025: selection of the eight finalist clubs and opening of voting to the public
May 21-28, 2025: in-depth evaluation of finalist projects
June 16, 2025: final with project presentation and award ceremony at FFF
October-November 2025: training internship in Clairefontaine for the winning club
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