The Nationals’ Member for Eastern Victoria, Melina Bath, is encouraging local cricket clubs, schools and community groups to take advantage of funding now available through the Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund (ACIF).
The ACIF is a partnership funded by Cricket Victoria and Cricket Australia, designed to support upgrades and improvements to community cricket facilities, boost participation, and improve access for players of all ages and abilities.
Established in 2019, the Fund has generated more than $300 million in partnered investment alongside Federal, State and local governments.
The grant program is open to cricket clubs, associations, schools, local councils and facility managers.
Funding is available under two main streams:
- Community Cricket Infrastructure Grant – Minor: up to $15,000
- Community Cricket Infrastructure Grant – Major: $15,001 to $40,000
Grant applications seeking project funding more than $40,000 for larger, multi-faceted projects are assessed on a case-by-case basis through the Strategic Cricket Infrastructure Funding stream.
Ms Bath said cricket clubs are important to our regional towns as they bring players, families, volunteers and supporters together to socialise, build friendships and foster a sense of belonging.
“Team sports like cricket help to build local pride and strong, healthy and connected communities.
“Cricket is one of few sports that is truly inclusive and able to be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities
“I strongly encourage all eligible organisations to consider applying.”
Further details and guidelines are available via Cricket Victoria’s website.
Applications close at 5.00pm on Friday, 27 March 2026.
