This includes £3m of funding for a new strategy for The Football Association Women's National League, which will help support the development of the women’s game at tiers 3 and 4.

An additional £1.5m is being made available by the Premier League to clubs at the same level for stadium improvements that will make grounds more inclusive and enhance the playing and spectating experience in women's football.

It follows the recent announcement that the Premier League is providing £1.75m per annum for the next three years for The FA's new network of Girls' Emerging Talent Centres, to help grow the existing talent programme for women's football in England.

This brings the League's recent investment in women's and girls' football to just under £10m.

"It is an exciting time for women's and girls’ football in this country and we are delighted to be able to assist the development of the game with investment that will support FA Women's National League clubs," said Richard Masters, CEO of the Premier League.

"Along with our funding for the Girls' Emerging Talent Centres, it shows the Premier League's commitment to provide opportunities for female players of all ages. We are proud of the investment we make to help develop football at all levels and this funding expands on the wide-ranging support we provide.

"Our clubs are committed to developing women's and girls' football and it's important that the Premier League plays a role in this centrally."

The announcement coincides with a new FA Women’s National League Strategy, which aims to ensure the advancements in quality across the professional game are also harnessed throughout Tiers 3 and 4 of the women's football pyramid.

This is solely funded by the Premier League to support eight key areas: players; coaches and leaders; referees; club development; league development; facilities and infrastructure; commercial; and marketing and communications.

Women's National League clubs will be able to apply for grants of up to £20,000 to develop the grounds they play at through the Premier League Stadium Fund.

Grants can be used for projects that will enhance the matchday experience for female players, fans and officials. The FA will be working with clubs to identify their facility needs, with funding being made available this summer.

"The launch of this strategy is game-changing for the women's football pyramid," said Baroness Sue Campbell, The FA's director of Women's Football.

"It will ensure The FA WNL can maintain pace with the wider growth of the women's game, and the clubs and their players can thrive both on and off the pitch.”