The Inspire to Play Grant has returned for 2022.
What is it?
£1,000 grant aimed at increasing the number of boys and girls under 18, participating between June – September 2022.
Who can apply?
Open to all ECB affiliated Cricket Clubs
Key priorities:
- Power thriving and sustainable clubs for girls
- Embed the second window alongside The Hundred
What the grant must be used for?
Increase the number of boys and girls under 18 participating in cricket between June & September.
Possible activities:
• Activity that drives new or existing girls’ sections.
• Official All Stars Cricket or Dynamos Cricket programmes.
• Summer School programmes, such as cricket camps for children.
• Activity that drives inclusion based initiatives.
• Other recreational cricket activity delivered to children.
What can the grant be used on?
• Facility or venue hire.
• Staff Costs (qualified coaches).
• Staff Costs (volunteer expenses).
• Admin and project marketing costs (Limit of £100).
• Playing Equipment - Kwik Cricket, softball, hard ball directly related to the activity.
• Coaching Equipment - Cones, bibs, bean bags, Windballs etc, directly related to the
activity.
• T-Shirts for participants (Limit of £200, excludes Official All Stars & Dynamos).
• Trophies, Medals for an end of event presentation to participants directly related to the
activity (Limit of £150).
• Catering – e.g. snacks, soft drinks or food for an end of event BBQ for participants and
volunteers directly related to the activity (Limit of £200, excludes alcohol).
(Not an exhaustive list)
How do you get the grant?
Applications are through the Investment Management System (IMS). Access to IMS - https://ims.ecb.co.uk/. BCF will review the applications before sending them to the ECB with our support. The funding is out of a national pot and once the money has gone, it has gone so get applications in as soon as possible.
Timelines:
11th April - Scheme Opens to Applications
31st May - Scheme Closes to Applications
30th Sept - Closing date for claim submissions
Full guidance notes are below.
If your club is unsure on how you can use this grant please get in contact with Tom Jackson (tom.jackson@berkshirecricketfoundation.org).
