Growing Cricket For Girls Funding – Applications closing soon

The Growing Cricket for Girls (GCG) Fund is designed to support the growth and development of girls competitions at a community cricket level across Australia, and has made a significant impact on female participation over the past 2 years. The funding provides increased opportunities for girls to get involved in cricket and to experience a friendly and inclusive environment, which is in line with Cricket Victoria’s strategy.

The seed funding saw 137 Victorian clubs and associations awarded funding to develop Girls Cricket within their region in the 2017/18 season, and we’re looking to help more Clubs and Associations for the upcoming season.

The GCG funding is aimed at supporting community cricket associations, cricket clubs and school sporting associations to develop new girls’ competitions and grow established competitions to encourage girls to play cricket.

Funding can be used for a range of purposes including;
Competition Coordinator to run the competition, including the fixture, ground allocation, umpire management and support female cricket on the Association Committee.
Purchase of match equipment, including: rebound stumps, markers and boundary cones to be used by teams in the competition.
Umpire payments.
Local area marketing and promotion of the competition using approved marketing materials
Team kits, including appropriate and compliant equipment for each team e.g. pads, gloves, helmets and wicket keeping gloves.
Training equipment.
An accredited coach allocated to the team.
Team first aid kit.
Shade marquees
Teardrop banners and/or ground signage, supplied or approved by the State or Territory Cricket Association.
Screen print/embroidery of approved girls league logo on club/team shirts