County Grants

The County Grants Fund aims to support affiliated cricket clubs to create welcoming environments, provide enhanced facilities and playing opportunities, and to help clubs tackle the impact of climate change.

Who can apply?

  • The scheme is open to all ECB affiliated cricket clubs in England and Wales.

What type of projects are eligible?

  • Creating welcoming environments – open to affiliated cricket clubs registered for All Stars or Dynamos, or actively involved with women’s and girls’ competitive cricket and / or disability cricket. It is an expectation that any junior programme will include and actively engage with girls
  • Enhanced facilities and playing opportunities for women’s and girls’ cricket and / or disability cricket – open to affiliated cricket clubs actively engaged in competitive female only cricket
  • Tackling climate change – Open to any affiliated cricket clubs

How much can be applied for?

  • Clubs can apply for between ÂŁ1,000 (minimum) and ÂŁ10,000 (maximum) per application.

How to apply

  • Download and read the 2025 guidance notes here(PDF). Please note revised eligibility criteria for 2025.

If you would like support on County Grants, including guidance/review please contact Leicestershire & Rutland Cricket Foundation using our online contact form.