Grassroots Cricket Fund

Frequently Asked Questions

• Who can apply to the ACIF?

   Clubs, associations, councils, schools, facility managers or any other organisation with a role as a user or manager of a community cricket facility.

• How can I apply for funding from the ACIF?

  Your relevant state or territory association will announce when they are opening the ACIF for applications.  Applications are submitted via an online form. 

• What types of projects receive funding from the ACIF?

   Projects must be focused on growing cricket participation and/or providing welcoming and inclusive environments for all participants. Typical projects include the construction or refurbishment of pitches, ovals, practice facilities, change rooms, pavilions and supporting infrastructure.

• Are there projects that the ACIF doesn't support?

  The ACIF does not support:

  1. projects that have already commenced*,
  2. sporting equipment (e.g. stumps, balls),
  3. routine maintenance or maintenance equipment,
  4. temporary facilities,
  5. projects not focused on community cricket,
  6. projects that can be covered by insurance,
  7. previously funded facilities (unless a new facility component), and
  8. facilities with no/limited public access.

  *The ACIF does not generally support projects that have already commenced construction, however, should circumstances require prior commencement (e.g. the facility has been damaged and requires immediate rectification works) it is recommended applicants contact their State or Territory Infrastructure Manager (or equivalent) to discuss project eligibility. 

• What if my project doesn't meet the funding guidelines?

  Please contact your State or Territory Infrastructure Manager (or equivalent) to discuss how they may be able to assist you to develop your project or seek other funding opportunities.

• How much funding can I apply for?

   The ACIF has two grant categories relating to the amount of the funding request: 

  1. Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund - Minor:  $0 - $15,000 
  2. Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund - Major:  $15,001 - $40,000 

  *Applications for more than $40,000 for multi-faceted/regionally significant projects will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

• When will the ACIF be open for applications?

    Each State and Territory Association will announce when their ACIF program will be open for applications.  Please visit your State or Territory Association website for further information:

  • Cricket New South Wales 
  • Cricket Victoria 
  • Queensland Cricket 
  • South Australian Cricket Association 
  • WA Cricket 
  • Cricket Tasmania 
  • NT Cricket 
  • Australian Capital Territory Cricket 

  All projects submitted to the Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund must align with the  Community Cricket Facility Guidelines 

• 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’, available on the website grassrootscricketfund.com.au.

  Grants of up to $3,500 are available, and a quotation must accompany requests for this amount. Requests lacking a corresponding quote will not be granted.

• How long will the application process take?

  Filling out the form should take no longer than 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.

  All successful recipients of the grant will be required to fulfill the acquittal requirements which will include proof of payment.

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