The Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund (ACIF) provides funding for community cricket facility projects, with a focus on growing participation, promoting accessibility and inclusivity and delivering upon Australian Cricket’s strategic priorities.
Following the development of the South Australian Cricket Infrastructure Strategy (SACIS) and National Community Cricket Infrastructure Strategy (NCCIS), Australian Cricket will utilise the ACIF as the funding program to facilitate the successful delivery of NCCIS objectives and targets.
The ACIF is open to all clubs, associations, schools, councils and cricket facility managers, acknowledging the important role that these partners play in providing facilities for community cricket across Australia. The ACIF will be open for applications from Monday 16th November 2026 and close on Tuesday 23rd February 2027.
For any questions regarding funding rounds, support with applications or what to expect, please contact Community Facilities Lead aedwards@saca.com.au
Download a copy of the ACIF Guidelines here.
Infrastructure Grants - Minor: $1,000 - $15,000
Not currently open, check back after Monday 16th November 2026
Infrastructure Grants - Major: $15,001 - $40,000
Not currently open, check back after Monday 16th November 2026
Application Support
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. Who can apply to the ACIF?
Clubs, associations, councils, schools, facility managers or any other organisation with a role as a user or manager of a community cricket facility.
2. How can I apply for funding from the ACIF?
Applications are submitted via an online form which will become available above from Monday 16th November 2026. A summary of the application form can be downloaded here to assist in developing your application.
3. What types of projects receive funding from the ACIF?
Projects must be focused on growing cricket participation and/or providing welcoming and inclusive environments for all participants. Typical projects include the construction or refurbishment of pitches, ovals, practice facilities, change rooms, pavilions and supporting infrastructure.
4. Are there projects that the ACIF doesn't support?
The ACIF doesn’t support:
1) projects that have already commenced
2) sporting equipment (eg. stumps, balls)
3) routine maintenance or maintenance equipment
4) temporary facilities
5) projects not focused on community cricket
6) projects that can be covered by insurance
7) previously funded facilities (unless a new facility component)
8) facilities with no/limited public access.
5. What if my project doesn't meet the funding guidelines?
Please contact Andrew Edwards, Community Facilities Lead, aedwards@saca.com.auor 8300 3895 to discuss how we may be able to assist you to develop your project or seek other funding opportunities.
6. How much funding can I apply for?
The ACIF has two grant categories relating to the amount of the funding request:
Community Cricket Infrastructure Grants - Minor: $1,000 - $15,000
Community Cricket Infrastructure Grants - Major: $15,001 - $40,000
*Applications for more than $40,000 for multi-faceted / regionally significant projects will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact SACA Reception on sacareception@saca.com.au or 8300 3800 for more information.
7. When will the ACIF be open for applications?
The next round of the Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund will open Monday 16th November 2026 and close Tuesday 23rd February 2027. All projects submitted to the Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund must be compliant with the Community Cricket Facility Guidelines.
Click to view the South Australian Cricket Infrastructure Strategy.