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Cricket NSW is committed to collaboratively partnering with councils, associations, clubs and schools as well as other sports and across all levels of government, to create a safe, inclusive and healthy environment for participants, spectators, officials and volunteers.
For all grant applications please review your submission against the Community Cricket Facility Guidelines.
To view the guidelines, please CLICK HERE
ACIF | Strategic Cricket Infrastructure Funding (ACIF)
Round 2 for 2023/24 is currently open and will close Monday, April 15 2024.
The ACIF provides funding in the following three categories:
Minor: $1,000 — $15,000
Pitches, practice facility refurbishment, minor change facility/pavilion refurbishment, supporting infrastructure (e.g. shade/shelter)
Up to 50% of the total project cost
Application Link Minor - HERE
Major: $15,001 — $40,000
New practice facilities*, significant oval upgrades, sports lighting, change facility/pavilion upgrade, major refurbishments
Up to 50% of the total project cost
Application Link Major - HERE
Strategic
The SCIF category of the ACIF aims to deliver on the strategic priorities of Australian Cricket through the support of key facility projects.
Projects submitted to the Strategic Cricket Infrastructure Funding category will:
- Provide benefits to the cricket community
- Contribute to increasing participation across a broader area or region
- Involve multiple stakeholders and contributors
- Deliver outcomes against Australian Cricket’s strategic priorities (e.g. leading sport for women and girls, create the best experiences to grow junior cricket etc.)
The project can relate to any aspect of the facility, with multi-faceted projects that incorporate the addition and/or upgrade of multiple components within a facility being highly regarded.
To discuss any projects requiring investment of over $40,000 please contact the Government Relation and Infrastructure team at infrastructure@cricketnsw.com.au
Download ACIF Guidelines – HERE
Key Dates - Round 2
Applications Close | Monday, April 15 2024
Application Links
Cricket NSW Major: CLICK HERE
Cricket NSW Minor: CLICK HERE
Cricket NSW Strategic: For access to the link for Strategic Projects please contact either your Cricket Manager or the State Infrastructure Manager - infrastructure@cricketnsw.com.au
Other Funding Opportunities
Please contact your CNSW representative for assistance with any applications for external grant processes.
CNSW can provide letters of support and advocate for projects which benefit cricket.
Play Our Way Program - https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/play-our-way-program
Currently Open
Closes April 29, 2024
The Australian Government is providing $200 million for the Play Our Way program. The program will run over 3 years from 2024-25 to 2026-27.
The program will provide funding for local solutions to participation barriers faced by women and girls. The following types of organisation can apply for grants through a competitive grant opportunity.
- local governments
- community organisations
- not-for-profit organisations
- sporting organisations
Successful organisations will use the grants to:
- provide safe, inclusive, quality and sustainable facilities, equipment and initiatives.
- help women and girls to remain involved in sport and physical activity for life.
The Play Our Way program will fund projects /initiatives across two streams:
- Stream 1: Facilities - single or multi-year funding to support new and upgraded facilities, playing areas or spaces for sport and physical activity, specifically for women and girls. Between $50,000 and $1.5m. For facilities in rural towns the maximum will be $2m.
- Stream 2: Participation and Equipment - single year funding (with projects able to be delivered over multiple years) to support sustainable and enduring sport participation programs, and/or new or upgraded equipment, specifically for women and girls. Between $50,000 and $1m. Projects can be for both Participation and Equipment initiatives, or one component only.
Contacts
If you have a project or facility that you would like to see upgraded, please contact:
Dean Hunter, State Infrastructure Manager – dean.hunter@cricketnsw.com.au
David Tricca, Government Relations Manager – david.tricca@cricketnsw.com.au
Cricket NSW Grants and Funding Webinar - 6 October 2021