In order to support clubs, in partnerships with the Provincial Unions, Cricket Ireland provides direct investment into club facilities, infrastructure and equipment through the Cricket Ireland Club Facilities Grant scheme, as well as provides information on other Government-supported Grant funds that clubs may apply to.

Read more about:

  • Cricket Ireland Club Facilities Grant
  • Republic of Ireland Grant and Funding opportunities
  • Northern Ireland Grant and Funding opportunities
  • Sports Partnerships and Local Councils - ROI and NI

Cricket Ireland Club Facilities Grant

The Cricket Ireland Club Facilities Grant assists cricket clubs to improve grounds, pavilions and equipment. Over the last three years €150,000 has been invested in clubs through the Cricket Ireland Club Facilities Grant.

Successful projects funded have included:

• sightscreen replacement;
• upgrades to squares and outfields;
• drainage improvements;
• installation of artificial wickets;
• purchase of a mobile cage and bowling machine;
• purchase of a Water Hog and run-up covers; and
• club house upgrades and repairs.

The 2019 application process is now open.

Eligibility

• Clubs that are in good standing with their Provincial Union are eligible and have completed - or are on their way to completing - the relevant Clubmark (or similar) accreditation process.
• Clubs must confirm that they are providing a minimum of 50% funding for the nominated project.
• If approved for a grant from the Fund, the Club agrees to host at least one Cricket Ireland representative match over each of the following two seasons (if required), and/or two Cricket Ireland representative team training sessions per season for the next two seasons (if required) – for which a venue hire fee would apply.
• Clubs are eligible to receive a maximum of €2,500 / £2,000 per project.

Applications must be received by Provincial Unions by 6 December 2019.

Club Facilities Grant Application Process

Each Provincial Union has specific guidelines for application for clubs within their boundary, so please access information for cricket clubs registered in:
• Cricket Leinster
• Munster Cricket Union
• Northern Cricket Union (coming soon)
• North West Cricket Union

Grant Application Form

• Download the Cricket Ireland Club Facilities Grant Application Form (PDF)

Republic of Ireland Grant and Funding opportunities

Irish Government’s Sports Capital Programme

The Sports Capital Programme (SCP) is operated by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and provides grants to assist in the development or refurbishment of sports facilities and the provision of sports equipment. 

The Programme aims to foster an integrated and planned approach to developing sports and physical recreation facilities throughout the country.

Grants are available to sports clubs, voluntary and community groups, national governing bodies of sport and local authorities.  Third level colleges, Education and Training Boards (ETBs) and schools may only apply for funding jointly with sports clubs or organisations.

• Further Information: www.sportscapitalprogramme.ie
• Watch a video guide to making a grant application.

Community Loan Finance

Clann Credo Community Loan Finance has helped transform communities and the lives of many. They work with Voluntary and Community Groups, Charities, Social Enterprises and Amateur Sports Clubs around the country.

Clan Credo provide loans for groups working in the areas of: Community Facilities; Sports and Recreation; Social Housing; Arts and Tourism; Enterprise Centres and Sustainable Energy. Clann Credo Community Loan Finance takes the form of: Bridging Loans; Match Funding Loans; Capital Equipment Loans; Working Capital and Property Loan

• For further Information: www.clanncredo.ie

Local Sports Partnerships
Local Sports Partnerships in the Republic of Ireland offer a variety of excellent opportunities to access funding to support clubs and their development

Northern Ireland Grant and Funding opportunities

Government Grants and Funding Programmes
We will update with funding information when programmes are announced. Information/FAQ’s on funding in Northern Ireland can be found here.

Local Councils
Local Councils in Northern Ireland offer a variety of excellent opportunities to access funding to support clubs and their development