Funding from the England and Wales Cricket Trust (EWCT) is helping ECB affiliated clubs improve facilities that support women’s, girls’ and disability cricket. This is in line with the ECB’s Inspiring Generations 2025–2028 strategy. The ECB funding gives priority to clubs already running women’s, girls’ or disability programmes.
Grants of between £1,000 and £15,000 are typically available. This can rise to £50,000 for larger Enhanced Changing Facilities projects. Eligible works include social/catering spaces, accessible toilets, digital upgrades, non-turf pitches and enhanced changing rooms.
Partnership funding is welcomed but not required, and clubs can combine a grant with an EWCT interest-free loan.
The deadline for applications is 30th September 2026 (or until funds run out). Projects need to be completed and claimed by 31 January 2027.