An RFL spokesperson said: “We are grateful to Wakefield Council for enabling the release of Resilience Funding to support the future of Rugby League in Featherstone.
“We have worked closely over the last nine months, and we are mindful that we will be in receipt of public money to support this.
“Therefore, more than ever, we must ensure we ourselves believe there is a viable sustainable future. We remain hopeful we can find a solution to bring Featherstone Rovers RLFC back to the town.”
The council’s contribution would be match-funded by the RFL, with discussions also taking place regarding potential additional support from national funding bodies.
Lukasz Borcz, cabinet member for leisure and sport, said: “Rugby league has played an important role in the sporting and community life of the town for generations.
“These proposals are about protecting rugby league heritage in Featherstone and protecting facilities that are valued by local people.
“The use of funding from the Rugby League Resilience Fund will help to establish a sustainable professional future for the game in the town.”