Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund

Frequently Asked Questions

• How Much Funding Can I Apply For?

  The 2024-25 season ACIF for Queensland provides funding in the following categories:

  Community Cricket Infrastructure Grants – Minor = $1,000 - $15,000

  • Project examples: Pitches, practice facility refurbishment, minor change facility/pavilion refurbishment, supporting infrastructure (e.g. shade/shelter)

  • Seed funding up to 50% of the total project cost (with lower % favourably viewed) 

     

  Community Cricket Infrastructure Grants – Major = $15,001 - $40,000

  • Project examples: New practice facilities, significant oval upgrades, sports lighting, change facility/pavilion upgrades, major refurbishments.

  • Seed funding up to 50% of the total project cost (with lower % favourably viewed) 

     

  Strategic Cricket Infrastructure Grants = $40,001 +

  • Strategic projects are set out in the Queensland Cricket Infrastructure Strategy 2018-2028.
• How Can I Apply For Funding From The ACIF?

  There is a formal online application process for each ACIF ‘round’. Simply follow the links for the Major or Minor application in the tabs below.

  You are encouraged to click on the collaborative draft function in Submittable application form to allow QC staff to view your application, and possible assist you with the details of your application.

• What Types Of Projects Receive Funding From The ACIF?

  Queensland cricket projects prioritised under the Queensland Cricket Infrastructure Strategy 2018-2028 will also be prioritised for ACIF seed funding.

  All projects plans for applications to the Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund must be compliant with Cricket Australia’s Community Cricket Facility Guidelines. 

  QCIS strategic priorities and projects will be updated regularly. ACIF-funded projects in Queensland are typically focused on one or more of the following QCIS objectives:

  • Activating existing infrastructure to increase participation
  • Creating Flexible and Inclusive cricket environments,
  • Increasing facility Sustainability and/or Capacity,
  • Improving cricket infrastructure Quality, and/or
  • Supporting, strengthening and connecting Talent Pathways.

  Typical projects include the construction or upgrade/refurbishment of cricket pitches, ovals, practice facilities, change rooms, pavilions and other supporting infrastructure for cricket with a growing focus on the development and improvement of sports lighting.

• Who Can Apply To The ACIF?

  Queensland clubs, associations, councils, schools, facility managers or any other organisation with a role as a tenant, owner, user or manager of a community cricket facility.

• Are There Projects That The ACIF Doesn't Support?

  The ACIF doesn’t support:

  • Sporting equipment e.g. temporary nets, stumps, turf pitch covers
  • Field of play fencing
  • Sight screens
  • Temporary facilities e.g. temporary shade, temporary storage
  • Projects that have already commenced construction***
  • Routine maintenance works and/or maintenance equipment e.g. 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 no/limited public use
  • Projects unable to demonstrate how they will support the overall growth of community cricket
• What If My Project Doesn't Meet The Funding Guidelines?

  If your project appears to be ineligible, please make contact with the Queensland Cricket Infrastructure Team to discuss how Queensland Cricket may be able to assist you to develop your project or to access other funding opportunities.