Facilities and Funding

Club & Association Development Funding 2025/6

Cricket Tasmania is pleased to announce that Club and Association Development Funding is now open for season 2025/26.  

To be eligible to apply for this season's Club and Association Development Funding clubs must be:

• Successfully affiliated with Cricket Tasmania - REGISTER HERE  
• Last season ran or are planning to introduce a Cricket Blast program, Junior program or Women's program (if your club or association do not fit into any of these categories and wish to apply for funding please contact your local Cricket Manager).
• Have discussed your application with your local Community Cricket Manager (see contact details at the bottom of this information). 

This season there will be one round of funding covering three different categories with clubs invited to apply for up to $2,000.00 total for initiatives linked to Cricket Tasmania Community Cricket Strategy, including: 

• Recruitment and Promotion - up to $500 
•  Quality Experiences - up to $1000 
• Volunteer Support and Recognition up to $500  
   

Funding applications which cover multiple areas of the CT Community Cricket Strategy will be looked upon favourably to receive the full amount of funding. Once clubs have applied, Cricket Tasmania Community Cricket staff will assess applications and contact clubs with the outcome of their application.  
 
Applications are now open for 2025/26 and will remain open until all funds have been exhausted.  

REGISTER HERE and complete your entities application for this seasons funding.  
 
Any questions please contact your local Community Cricket Manager 

Josh Marshall (Greater North)
jmarshall@crickettas.com.au
0407 576 184

Paul Taylor (South)
ptaylor@crickettas.com.au
0404 477 111 

Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund

Cricket Tasmania and Cricket Australia are partnering to provide clubs, associations, schools, councils and cricket facility managers with the opportunity to apply for funding for cricket facility projects.

Cricket Tasmania is currently not accepting applications for the Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund.

The Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund Guidelines are available here.

All projects submitted to the Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund must be compliant with the Community Cricket Facility Guidelines.

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?

Applications are submitted via an online form, the links to which will be made available when the next funding round opens.

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 doesn’t support:

1) Sporting equipment e.g. temporary nets, stumps, turf pitch covers

2) Field of play fencing

3) Sight screens

4) Temporary facilities e.g. temporary shade, temporary storage

5) Projects that have already commenced construction

6) Routine maintenance works and/or maintenance equipment e.g. rollers, mowers

7) Facilities that have been previously funded (unless delivering a new facility component/separate stage of works)

8) Projects where works have been covered by insurance

9) Facilities with no/limited public use

10) Projects unable to demonstrate how they will support the overall growth of community cricket

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

Please make contact with General Manager Partnerships & Infrastructure, Alison Turner at alison.turner@crickettas.com.au to discuss how we 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:

• Community Cricket Infrastructure Grants - Minor: $500 - $15,000
• Community Cricket Infrastructure Grants - 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. Please contact General Manager Partnerships & Infrastructure, Alison Turner at alison.turner@crickettas.com.au for more information.

When will the ACIF be open for applications? 

Details about the Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund for 2025/26 will be available during the second half of the 2025 calendar year.

 

Other Funding Opportunities

For the Tasmanian Community Fund  click here.

For the Tasmanian Government Sports Grants  click here.

For the Grassroots Cricket Fund click here. 

Facility Guidelines

To access the Facility Guidelines click here.