The latest round of funding from the Home Office's Anti-Knife Crime Community Fund was originally set at £1m when it launched in May, but has been increased by a further £500,000 due to the number and quality of bids, according to the government.
Among football club charities to benefit is Grimbsy Town Sports and Education Trust, which has received £30,000 to run activities for young people aged between 10 and 17 who are at risk of being involved in knife crime.
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust has been handed £12,000 to support young people suspected of carrying knives.
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