Grassroots Cricket Fund

Frequently Asked Questions

• How are you determining eligibility and how much funding can we apply for?

  For further information on the eligibility criteria, please refer to the ‘Grassroots Cricket Fund - Grant Guidelines’.

  Grants of up to $3,000 are available, and a quotation must accompany the amount requested. Requests without a corresponding quote will not be granted

• How can Cricket Clubs apply for funding through the Grassroots Cricket Fund (GCF)?

  From Monday, 18th August 2025 (12pm AEST), clubs can apply for a grant via an online form found on the GCF website - grassrootscricketfund.com.au.

  The round will close on Sunday, 14th September 2025 (11:59pm AEST).

• How long will the application process take?

  Filling out the form should take an average of 15 minutes however you are also required to gather quotations to include in your application.

• Will it be necessary to provide quotes to showcase how we will use any funding we receive?

  Yes, where applications include goods or services from a supplier, applications must, include official supplier quotes.

  Quotes must:

  • Be dated from 1 July 2025
  • Equal or exceed the total amount requested
  • Include the supplier’s business name, ABN and/or website

  Acceptable quote formats:

  • Website shopping carts
  • Paid and Unpaid invoices
  • Screenshots (with required supplier info)

  Please refer to the ‘Grassroots Cricket Fund - Grant Guidelines’, for further information.

• If we were successful for a grant last season, are we still eligible to apply?

  Yes, you are eligible to apply this season if you have satisfactorily met reporting requirements on any grants previously received from the GCF.

  Clubs that did not receive GCF funding last season will be given priority. However, all eligible clubs are encouraged to apply, as the prioritisation will be dependent on the volume of applications received.

• If we have applied for a grant previously, do we still need to create new login details?

  If your club has applied for a GCF grant in previous years, you will not be required to create a new login (if using the same club email account). If you have forgotten your password for the grant portal, please click on ‘forgot password’.

  If you are using an alternative email address, you will be required to create new login details.

• Can I come back to my application and complete it at a later time?

  Yes, you may save your application and go back to it at another time. Just ensure you remember your login details and submit the application prior to grant closure on Sunday, 14th September 2025 (11:59PM AEST).

• We didn’t complete our application in time, can we have an extension?

  Incomplete Applications will be deemed invalid. Please refer to the terms and conditions found on the website for further information. If you are having problems submitting your application, you should contact the helpdesk on 1800 CRICKET or email gcf@cricket.com.au well in advance of the closing date and in time to seek assistance.

• Will late applications be accepted?

  No. The online system will not accept applications submitted after the published closing date and time.

• What happens after I have submitted my application?

  First you will receive an email notification that your application has been successfully submitted, this email will contain a PDF of your application. If you do not receive the confirmation email, your application may not have been submitted successfully, check your junk mail or email us at gcf@cricket.com.au.