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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 £1,000 (minimum) and £10,000 (maximum) per application.

How to apply

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

 

Want to know more about County Grants?

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

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This is Our Game. This is my Game.

'This is Our Game. This is My Game’ 2025-2029 Strategy is our commitment to the future of cricket across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. At Leicestershire & Rutland Cricket Foundation, we are driven by a passion for the game and a vision to make cricket accessible to all, regardless of background, age or ability.

Inspire Women and Girls

To inspire and empower Women and Girls in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to play, enjoy and thrive in cricket by creating inclusive opportunities and welcoming environments, promoting visibility, and building pathways for lifelong engagement in the sport.

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Create a Sustainable Future To create a thriving, resilient, and environmentally conscious cricketing ecosystem in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland that ensures long-term growth, financial sustainability, and positive community impact for generations to come.

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To cultivate and sustain a love for the traditional game across generations and communities, celebrate the game, while making it accessible to modern audiences, and support clubs in diversifying their offerings, improving their facilities, and thriving as a community hub.

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