The Fund will provide assistance to community cricket clubs, associations and local councils.
The Fund aims to improve cricket facilities and supporting infrastructure, increase participation opportunities, improve female player pathways and enable hosting of elite cricket content in Regional NSW.
The key objectives of the Fund are as follows:
- Improve the quality and/or quantity of cricket facilities in NSW.
- Improve female participation pathways for players, officials and coaches through the implementation of new or enhanced programs.
- Ensure that regional NSW locations meet requirements to host elite state and national level events.
1. Infrastructure |
The Fund can be used for cricket facility development or enhancement. Funds can be used to upgrade existing wickets and ovals, amenities or facilities required for playing cricket, or for the development and construction of new ovals, amenities, or facilities. Upgrades and improvements could include cricket nets, oval drainage, irrigation or resurfacing, match official amenities, seating, lights, change rooms, or storage spaces. |
The Fund may support up to 50% of the net project costs, with a maximum funding contribution of up to $200,000 (excl. GST). The minimum an applicant can apply for is $15,000 (excl. GST). |
2. Female programs and resources |
The Fund can be used to support the purchase of equipment and resources, and the development of programs aligned to growing female participation. Examples include:
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The Fund may support up to 50% of the net project costs, with a maximum funding contribution of up to $50,000 (excl. GST). The minimum an applicant can apply for is $2,500 (excl. GST). |
3. Regional event content |
The Fund can be used to assist local councils to secure and deliver elite cricket content across regional NSW.
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The Fund may support up to 50% of the net project costs, with a maximum funding contribution of up to $100,000 (excl. GST). The minimum an applicant can apply for is $20,000 (excl. GST). |
Infrastructure
- Incorporated clubs, and associations, bodies or other deliverers that are affiliated, recognised and/or sanctioned by CNSW. Clubs must be located in NSW and their home venue must be located in NSW.
- Clubs must demonstrate they have endorsed Cricket Australia’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy.
- Councils located in NSW.
Female programs and resources
- Incorporated clubs, and associations, bodies or other deliverers that are affiliated, recognised and/or sanctioned by CNSW. Clubs must be located in NSW and their home venue must be located in NSW.
- Clubs must demonstrate they have endorsed Cricket Australia’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy.
Regional event content
- Incorporated clubs, and associations, bodies or other deliverers that are affiliated, recognised and/or sanctioned by CNSW. Clubs must be located in regional NSW and their home venue must be located in regional NSW.
- Clubs must demonstrate they have endorsed Cricket Australia’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy.
- Regional NSW local councils, Regional NSW local councils are those outside Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong.
Organisations that are ineligible for funding (eg a Council for female programs or a school for infrastructure projects) can partner with an eligible organisation who will need to submit the application.
- Purchase or lease of land or buildings.
- Capital equipment such as rollers, lawn mowers, pitch covers, bowling machines, super soppers or portable scoreboards.
- Projects that are in the planning phase and require, but are yet to receive, development consent from Council or Government Agency.
- General maintenance or repair through normal wear and tear (e.g. painting, running costs and repairs to existing facilities).
- Rent or associated occupancy payments.
- Food, drink, catering or hospitality.
- Prize money, trophies/awards or attendance incentives.
- Requests for feasibility, design or development stages of a project.
- Projects that are not primarily used for the Club’s cricket activities.
- Infrastructure projects that will not be completed within a two-year timeframe, from agreement of funding to completion.
- Projects that have commenced or been completed.
- Wages for administrative and/or executive staff.
- Administration costs.
- Ancillary infrastructure e.g. car park, access road.
What assistance can Cricket NSW provide? Cricket NSW is committed to working collaboratively with state and local government, schools, clubs and associations to create a safe, inclusive and healthy environment for participants, spectators, officials and volunteers. |
Applicants are encouraged to work with their local Cricket NSW Development Managers to identify projects and initiatives that will benefit their local communities.For further information please contact your local: CNSW Development Manager (PDF, 231KB) (PDF, 156.48 KB) |
NSW ICC T20 World Cup 2020 Cricket Legacy Fund round three guidelines (PDF, 2.1 MB)
FAQs
All potential applicants are encouraged to regularly review the general grants frequently asked questions and the Legacy Fund specific frequently asked questions (PDF, 229.09 KB)to ensure that their application addresses the relevant requirements.