Yorkshire Cricket Board

The ECB’s County Grants Fund for 2026 is now available for cricket clubs affiliated with the Yorkshire Cricket Foundation to apply for.

The funding is aimed at cricket clubs who are actively engaged with women & girls’ cricket or disability cricket, and who aim to create positive and welcoming environment.

Funding can be used to enhance the provision of adequate playing and changing facilities to improve the experience for everyone wanting to play cricket in Yorkshire.

It is strongly recommended that should you wish to make an application for the fund you should contact your local Head of Region or Club & Community Development Manager to discuss your project prior to an application, as demand is high and a number of projects are already confirmed.

For further information from the ECB click here.

The ECB have updated their guidance documents for the County Grants Fund for 2026. The following documents can be downloaded by clicking on the links below.

- Guidance Notes for Cricket Clubs
- FAQs for Cricket Clubs

Some of the stand-out updates include:

• The eligibility criteria to focus on women’s and girls’ cricket, to tie in with the ICC T20 Women’s World Cup 2026, and / or disability cricket.
• The increase in the amount of grants typically from £10,000 to £15,000 for the vast majority of applications.
• The introduction of the increased grant up to £50,000 for larger scale enhanced changing facility projects (total project cost above £30,000). These projects will be required to meet Sport England Accessible and Inclusive Sports Facilities Design Guidance – Section D (see link in Section 13 of the Guidance Notes).
• The closing date for applications has been amended to 30 September 26.
• Applicants will be able to submit multiple claims and will be required to complete a reconciliation, in line with our other grant schemes.
• In exceptional circumstances, and at EWCT’s discretion, the end date may be extended for larger scale enhanced changing facilities projects.