The Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund is opening with the South Australian Cricket Association accepting applications from Monday 23 February, 2026.
In partnership with Cricket Australia, SACA and other state cricket organisations provide clubs, association, schools and councils funding to developing high quality facilities that provide a welcoming environment and assist in growing participation for all players, officials, volunteers and fans.
Since funding commenced in 2018, SACA, Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketers Association have invested $4.6M towards 197 cricket facilities with a total project value of $126M across South Australia.
These facilities have included pitch upgrades, gender-inclusive changerooms, pavilions, oval lighting suitable for community cricket and practice net upgrades.
With the current round of funding available, it is important for clubs, associations, schools and councils to identify their needs and develop plans to ensure their facilities are compliant with the latest Community Cricket Facility Guidelines as doing so will provide better quality experiences to participants and allow them to thrive.
For more information including ACIF Funding Guidelines, visit the SACA ‘Grants and Scholarships’ page and select the Australian Cricket Infrastructure here. Alternatively you can speak to your local SACA Cricket Officer or SACA’s Community Facilities Leader, Andrew Edwards on 08 8300 3895.
Grant applications for this round close at 11:00pm on Tuesday March 31, 2026.