The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is encouraging all local cricket clubs to apply for the grants available under the Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund (ACIF).
The ACIF is funded by Cricket Victoria and Cricket Australia to support community cricket facility projects, with a focus on growing participation and promoting greater access for all Victorians.
The Fund has supported over $300 million of partnered investment with Federal, State and local governments has been generated since the ACIF’s inception in 2019, with projects being funded in season 2024-25.
The ACIF is open to all clubs, associations, schools, local government and cricket facility managers, acknowledging the important role these partners play in providing and maintaining facilities for community cricket across Victoria.
The ACIF provides funding in the following two categories:
Community Cricket Infrastructure Grant – Minor: up to $15,000
Community Cricket Infrastructure Grant – Major: $15,001 – $40,000
Applications over $40,000 will be considered on a case-by-case basis under the Strategic Cricket Infrastructure Funding category. Projects under this category will generally be multi-faceted and provide a broad regional benefit for cricket.
Ms Benham emphasized the crucial role team sports play in fostering community spirit, health, and inclusion.
“Team sports like cricket bring people together, build friendships, and teach valuable life skills. I encourage all eligible clubs to apply for this funding opportunity to enhance their facilities and continue providing a welcoming space for players of all ages and backgrounds.”
Applications close at 5pm on Friday, 27 March 2026.
Further information on the ACIF including guidelines can also be found at: https://www.cricketvictoria.com.au/clubs-support/grants/.
