Key points:
· Record €160K funding pool available
· Annual scheme returns after pausing during pandemic
· Re-introduction of scheme a key deliverable from new Strategic Plan
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DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland has today announced the highly-anticipated return of the Club Grant Scheme and has revealed a record funding pool – more than three times previously offered under the scheme.
The Club Grant Scheme – operated in partnership with the Provincial Unions – is also now available as a fully-online scheme increasing its accessibility for clubs around Ireland. Submissions will be accepted until 13 January 2025.
This annual scheme will provide over €160,000 in new funding for projects that deliver on club infrastructure upgrades, essential equipment purchases and the development of inclusivity projects.
The re-introduction of the scheme – paused since the outbreak of the Covid pandemic – is a key commitment as part of the new Cricket in Ireland Strategic Plan 2024-2027.
Warren Deutrom, CEO of Cricket Ireland, said:
“We are delighted to confirm the return of an enhanced Club Grant Scheme and now invite cricket clubs around Ireland to make submissions. Our ambition is to be a major sport in Ireland and a major nation in cricket, and a key part of achieving this is through strengthening the grassroots and ensuring Irish cricket is a welcoming sport for all.
“The scheme seeks to find projects that not only help deliver on these ambitions, but also identify projects that support the goals of the recently launched Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy.
“Cricket Ireland, in partnership with the Provincial Unions, aim to fund a wide range of projects as we view every successful project as a win for our sport. Submissions are now being accepted, so we invite all clubs to get involved in improving their club and growing our game.”
Club applications can be submitted through the online portal: www.mycricketclub.ie with additional information provided here.
