The Australian Cricketers' Association and Cricket Australia are pleased to launch the Grassroots Cricket Fund (GCF) Community Grants Program for 2024/25.
The Grassroots Cricket Fund was established five years ago by Australia’s professional cricketers with the aim of strengthening grassroots cricket for generations to come.
The program will again provide eligible clubs and indoor cricket centres the opportunity to improve the experience of players, coaches, volunteers and administrators with an emphasis on growing participation and providing great experiences for their community.
Key points about the GCF Grants Program 2024/25
Grants Round Dates
The grants round will be open from 12 PM (AEST) on Monday, 26 August to Sunday, 22 September 2024 (11.59PM AEST)
Focus Areas
The grants program aims to support initiatives that support clubs to create more opportunities to play and enjoy cricket, such as:
- Improving the skills of volunteers, coaches, and committee members;
- Exploring and driving new participation opportunities across the cricketing pathway: Woolworths Cricket Blast, Junior programs, Women and Girls, Multicultural, which plan for future growth to ensure long term success; or
- Involving projects to support Clubs and Centres to operate more effectively and efficiently.
Grant Amount
Clubs and centres are eligible to apply for grants of up to $3,500.
GCF 2024/25 Women & Girls Bonus Program
In addition to the Community Grants Program and our commitment to fostering Women & Girls participation, we are pleased to announce the GCF 2024/25 Women & Girls Bonus Program.
Each club that registers a Women or Girls team for the first time this season will automatically receive $500 at the completion of the season. Your club will not need to apply for this grant. The funds will be transferred directly into your club’s bank account. This financial contribution is intended to support the ongoing success of your program and to show our appreciation for your commitment to expanding participation for women and girls in cricket.
For more details please visit www.grassrootscricketfund.com.au