Applications have opened for the 2025 Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund, a program aimed at improving community cricket facilities across Victoria and supporting wider participation in the sport.
The fund is backed by Cricket Victoria and Cricket Australia and is designed to help local projects that improve access, safety and usability of cricket grounds and facilities for players, volunteers and communities.
The scale of the program has grown steadily since its launch in 2019. In the past year alone, 57 projects received funding, contributing to more than $300 million in partnered investment alongside Federal, State and Local Government support. The figures point to a sustained push to modernise cricket infrastructure at a grassroots level, particularly in areas where population growth and participation demand are placing pressure on existing facilities.
A wide range of applicants are eligible under the scheme, including cricket clubs, associations, schools, local councils and facility managers. This broad scope reflects the reality that community sport infrastructure is often shared across multiple users and managed through varied local arrangements.
Funding is available across three categories. Minor grants of up to $15,000 are intended for smaller upgrades and improvements. Major grants range from $15,001 to $40,000, while Strategic funding above $40,000 is assessed on a case by case basis for projects with large or regional impact.
Applications close at 5pm on Friday 27 March 2025, with guidelines and application details available through Cricket Victoria’s channels. The latest round continues a model that blends sporting development with local planning, relying on partnerships to turn modest grants into long-term community assets.
Find guidelines and apply here.
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