Tuesday, February 18, 2025
The Nationals’ Member for Oven’s Valley, Tim McCurdy, is urging all local cricket clubs to apply for the grants available under the Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund (ACIF).
With a specific vision for growing participation and assisting in greater access for all Victorians, The ACIF is funded by Cricket Victoria and Cricket Australia and is committed to supporting community cricket facility projects.
With over 60 projects funded in season 2023-24 and over $250 million of partnered investment with Federal, State and local governments has been generated since the ACIF’s establishment in 2019.
The ACIF is open to all clubs, associations, schools, local government and cricket facility managers, acknowledging the important role these partners play in providing and maintaining facilities for community cricket across Victoria.
The ACIF has two categories to which it is currently providing funding:
Community Cricket Infrastructure Grant – Minor: $1,000 - $15,000
Community Cricket Infrastructure Grant – Major: $15,001 - $40,000
Applications over $40,000 will be considered on a case-by-case basis under the Strategic Cricket Infrastructure Funding category. Projects under this category will generally be multi-faceted and provide a broad regional benefit for cricket.
Team sports are an essential element in fostering community spirit, health and inclusivity; often providing the backbone for friendships, for the building of resilience and aid in teaching much needed life skills.
Ensuring that our local sporting and recreational clubs have adequate funding allows them to operate more effectively, enabling them to assist more people in playing or supporting the sport they love.
All eligible clubs are strongly encouraged to apply for this funding opportunity to enhance their facilities, allowing them to continue providing a welcoming space for players of all ages and backgrounds.
Local clubs can contact Mr McCurdy’s office on 03 5721 6155 or email him at tim.mccurdy@parliament.vic.gov.au to request a letter of support for their application.
Applications close on Sunday 23 March 2025 and further information on the ACIF including guidelines can also be found at: https://www.cricketvictoria.com.au/clubs-support/grants/