ECB.
From today, all open-age and junior cricket leagues will be able to apply to a new funding scheme specifically designed to help leagues and their clubs through the challenging next few months as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Added below is further information relating to the scheme and how you can apply.
League Emergency Loan Scheme
The ECB League Emergency Loan Scheme aims to support affiliated cricket leagues (open-age and junior leagues) during the COVID-19 crisis through the provision of interest-free loans.
Who can apply?
Open-age and junior leagues affiliated direct to ECB, or a partnership agreement via their County Cricket Board (CCB) or the National Asian Cricket Council (NACC), National Cricket Conference (NCC) or Afro-Caribbean Cricket Association (ACCA) in 2019 or 2020.
What will the scheme fund?
The cost of cricket balls, plus, unrecoverable costs above £2,000 in the 2020 season which may include:
• The cost of block booking/hire of grounds
• The cost associated with the production of league handbooks
• The cost of purchase of kit and/or equipment
• The cost of staging events
How much loan can a league apply for?
• Up to £50,000
Leagues should apply by clicking here
If you have any questions or queries relating to any of the above please don’t hesitate to get in touch with your Head of Region.
North Yorkshire: r.wilkinson@yorkshirecb.com
East Yorkshire: j.martin@yorkshirecb.com
South Yorkshire: g.davis@yorkshirecb.com
West Yorkshire: s.archer@yorkshirecb.com