Jamaica Football Federation Unveils Women's Strategy, Eyes $41.7 Million in FIFA Funding

The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) has unveiled a comprehensive five-year strategy to bolster women's football across the island, with a significant portion of its ambitions tied to substantial funding from FIFA. The federation is eyeing over $41.7 million from the world governing body to fuel its expansion plans.

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The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) could secure more than $40 million in FIFA funding to drive the expansion and execution of key women’s football programmes islandwide.

The strategy, launched in Kingston, hinges on seven core pillars: national teams, grassroots development, and governance and leadership. FIFA consultant Andres Portabella indicated that the development of this strategy unlocks access to over $265,000 in FIFA funding, a crucial step toward achieving the JFF's targets.

Carlene Edwards, chairperson of the JFF Projects Committee for Women’s Programmes, detailed the federation's goals. By 2031, the JFF aims to boost the number of registered female players by 50%. Additionally, it plans to train more than 200 licensed female coaches and over 100 women's referees, enhancing the technical capacity of the sport.

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The development of the strategy has opened the door for the JFF to access funding of over US $265,000 ($41.7 million) from the world’s governing body to help achieve its targets.

Beyond development, the JFF is setting its sights on major international events. The federation is preparing to host the 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup in Kingston. Furthermore, it aims to qualify the senior women's national team for the upcoming World Cup tournament scheduled to take place in Brazil next year.

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The federation aims to increase registered female players by 50 per cent by 2031, while developing more than 200 licensed female coaches and over 100 women’s referees.