The Grenada Football Association (GFA) has officially commenced construction of its highly anticipated FIFA-funded Technical Development Centre in Simon, St Andrew. This milestone event signifies a transformative moment for football in Grenada, promising to enhance youth development, uplift communities, and elevate the sport both nationally and regionally. The groundbreaking ceremony, attended by FIFA representatives, government officials, community leaders, and national team members, heralds a new era in the GFA’s strategic vision to foster talent, build capacity, and achieve excellence in football. GFA President Marlon Glean emphasized the centre’s role as a cornerstone for sustainable football development, stating, ‘This facility is more than a building; it’s the heartbeat of our vision for Grenadian football, ensuring access, opportunity, and professionalism at every level.’ Funded through FIFA’s Forward Programme, the state-of-the-art complex will feature training fields, coaching classrooms, fitness and recovery areas, and administrative offices, serving as the hub for year-round development for athletes, coaches, referees, and administrators. Beyond its technical mandate, the centre is poised to become a community focal point, offering mentorship programs, educational outreach, and social activities. Minister for Sports Hon. Delma Thomas highlighted its broader impact, calling it ‘an investment in our people, youth, and communities.’ The project aligns with the GFA’s Strategic Development Framework, which prioritizes grassroots and youth football, coach and referee education, women’s football participation, and social development through the sport. FIFA Director of Member Associations (Americas) Jair Bertoni reaffirmed FIFA’s commitment to supporting sustainable football infrastructure globally. As construction begins, the GFA invites corporate and community partners to collaborate, ensuring the centre becomes a model for similar initiatives across the Caribbean.