The Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund (ACIF) will contribute up to $5 million in 2024/25 into community facility projects, representing Cricket’s continued commitment to infrastructure funding.
ACIF Funding Now Open
The ACIF provides funding for community cricket facility projects with a focus on growing participation and promoting accessibility and inclusion.
This funding is open to all clubs and associations acknowledging the important role these partners play in providing facilities for community cricket across Australia.
NT Cricket's Project & Infrastructure Officer Tim Shaw encourages Territory cricket stakeholders to make the most of the opportunity.
Who can apply for funding from 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.
When do the funding applications open & close?
The ACIF applications open on Monday 23 September and close on Friday 15th November 2024.
Please Read Funding Guidelines Prior to Starting Application
How much funding can I apply for?
There are two main grant categories relating to the amount of the funding request
Minor: $0 - $15,000
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.
How can I apply for funding from ACIF
Minor Funding Application can be found here
Major Funding Application can be found here
Key dates
| DATE | |
| 23 September 2024 | Applications open |
| 15 November 2024 | Applications close |
| 22 November 2024 | Northern Territory Cricket review and assessment |
| 25 November - 5 December 2024 | Cricket Australia review and assessment |
| 10 December 2024 | Applicants notified |
What types of projects receive funding from the ACIF?
Primary Supported Projects
Synthetic pitches (including junior cricket pitch markings)
Synthetic practice facilities/nets (including junior cricket pitch markings)
Inclusive changerooms and supporting amenity upgrades (players and umpires)
Pavilions / clubrooms
Playing field surface upgrade/redevelopment works (including drainage and irrigation)
Lighting (playing field or practice facilities)
Turf pitch/table rejuvenation works
Turf practice facilities (nets) rejuvenation works
Permanent shade/shelter structures
Water harvesting
Solar panel installation
Secondary Supported Projects
New/additional turf pitches/table
New/additional turf practice facilities (nets)
Portable irrigation systems
Storage facilities ($15,000 maximum grant amount)
Permanent scoreboard structure ($15,000 maximum grant amount)
Synthetic pitch covers
Non-eligible projects
Sporting equipment eg. temporary nets, stumps, turf pitch covers
Field of play fencing
Sightscreens
Temporary facilities eg. temporary shade, temporary storage
Projects that have already commenced construction*
Routine maintenance works and/or maintenance equipment eg rollers, mowers
Facilities that have been previously funded (unless delivering a new facility component/separate stage of works)
Projects where works have been covered by insurance
Facilities with none or limited public use
Projects unable to demonstrate how they will support the overall growth of community cricket
*the ACIF does not generally support project that have already commenced construction, however, should circumstances require prior commencement (eg. the facility has been damaged and requires immediate rectification works) it is recommended applicants contact their State and Territory Infrastructure Manager (or equivalent) to discuss project eligibility.
Key Contact
Tim Shaw
tim.shaw@ntcricket.com.au
NT Cricket Project & Infrastructure Officer