Grassroots Cricket Fund

Finance, Funding and Sponsorships

What is the Grassroots Cricket Fund?

The Grassroots Cricket Fund (GCF) was established in 2019 by Australia’s professional cricketers to strengthen grassroots cricket for generations to come. The GCF ensures the cricket clubs throughout Australia gets the investment it needs to support those who help drive grassroots cricket and bring communities together.

The GCF is a partnership of the Australian Cricketers’ Association and Cricket Australia, working to together to help drive this vital program and grow grassroots cricket.

We are excited to introduce the Community Grants Program for the 2025/26 season, which aims to empower clubs like yours to excel in promoting cricket within your local communities. enhance community club experiences, and ensure clubs remain vital hubs for local connection and development.

GCF GRANTS PROGRAM

The GCF Grant Program’s focus is on enabling sustainable impact, fostering participation growth in the junior space and creating brilliant experiences for volunteers and participants.  

From Monday, 18 August 2025 (12PM AEST), the 2025/26 GCF funding program will open for four weeks to support clubs to prepare for the upcoming season and to help make them even better places to play the game.  The round closes on Sunday, 14 September 2025 (11:59PM AEST), so be sure to have your applications in prior.

Plead read through all the relevant documentation prior to applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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

  • 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).

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

  • 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.

  • 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 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.

  • 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).

  • 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.

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

  • 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.

MT ELIZA Cricket Club - GCF Grant Recipients

Mt Eliza Cricket Club has experienced significant growth in its junior girls' cricket programs over the past few seasons. As proud recipients of Grassroots Cricket Fund (GCF) grants, and with the support of the Australian Cricketers’ Association (ACA) and Cricket Australia (CA), the club has expanded opportunities, boosted participation, and fostered a thriving one-club mentality.

The grants have enabled the club to equip their girls’ teams with brand-new uniforms and gear, ensuring players feel confident, protected, and comfortable on the field.

Watch the video below to learn more about their inspiring journey — including a special visit from cricket legend and former Australian captain, Meg Lanning.

 

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