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Cash from crime to fund girls' football
Funds confiscated from convicted criminals is to be used to fund a series of initiatives aimed at encouraging more girls to play, coach and volunteer for football in Scotland.
The Scottish Government has awarded the Scottish Football Association a total of £297,000, which will be distributed over the next three years to support four separate projects.
The initiatives supported by the cash include linking schools to the 12 Scottish Women's Premier League clubs; a series of roadshow, in areas not covered by clubs, to make girls aware of playing opportunities; and the development of a national programme for girls football and the resources to support it.
Sottish justice minister, Kenny MacAskill, said: "Football can play a big part in diverting young people from getting involved in crime and antisocial behaviour.
The funding is part of the Scottish Government's CashBack for Communities scheme, which uses money from crime to aid community projects across the country.
The CashBack for Communities scheme has been used to set up initiatives for youth football, rugby and basketball, culture and arts activities and support for youth projects in every local authority area in Scotland.
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