Sussex Cricket Foundation

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Typical grants: £1,000 – £10,000
Where they fund: Sussex
Applications: Accepted
How to apply: Online form
Decisions: Rolling (no fixed deadline)

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About Sussex Cricket Foundation

The Sussex Cricket Foundation is the charitable arm of Sussex Cricket Limited, using cricket to create positive social change across the county. Its mission is to make cricket accessible to everyone, regardless of background or ability, by breaking down barriers to participation and supporting grassroots clubs and community groups. The Foundation funds projects that increase and widen cricket participation, with a focus on women and girls, disability cricket, and youth engagement through programmes such as All Stars and Dynamos. Its distinctive approach links professional cricket with local communities, fostering inclusive, volunteer-led environments that use sport to improve health, wellbeing, and life skills.

What Sussex Cricket Foundation funds

Grants support capital works, equipment, and facility improvements for community groups and clubs operating within the ceremonial county of Sussex. Priority is given to applicants actively involved in ECB programmes, including All Stars, Dynamos, Women’s and Girls’ Cricket, and Disability Cricket. The Foundation funds grassroots infrastructure such as artificial pitches and facility upgrades that enable more people to play cricket.

Who can apply

Community groups, schools, and sports clubs based and operating in Sussex can apply. Priority is given to organisations actively engaged with ECB programmes such as All Stars, Dynamos, Women’s and Girls’ Cricket, or Disability Cricket. The Foundation welcomes applications from grassroots volunteer-led groups seeking to increase cricket participation.

What Sussex Cricket Foundation doesn't fund

The Foundation does not fund large-scale pavilion or communal changing facility projects. It also excludes any project already funded by an ECB or EWCT grant or loan, as well as retrospective costs.

How they like to fund

The Foundation provides one-off grants for capital works and equipment. Grants are made directly to organisations; no match funding is required. The Foundation welcomes unsolicited applications and works closely with ECB programmes to align funding with wider cricket development goals.

How much does Sussex Cricket Foundation give?

Sussex Cricket Foundation runs 2 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.

Last verified 8 August 2026 · 20 sourced facts

ECB County Grants Fund 2025Currently closed

£1,000 – £10,000

1 rounds a year
Single-year grants

Grass Pitch Improvement Fund

Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.

What Sussex Cricket Foundation funds — and what they won't

Their stated priorities

Priority will be given to applications from Clubs that are actively engaged with ECB programmes (All Stars, Dynamos, Women’s and Girls’ Cricket and / or Disability Cricket).

Where they fund

Sussex

Costs they'll cover

Capital works & buildingsEquipment

They don't fund

Retrospective

The full exclusions list (2)

Large scale pavilion and communal changing facility projects (over £100k)
Any project already funded by an ECB / EWCT Grant or Loan.

Good to know

FaithNo restriction

Focus areas

Sport & recreationChildren & youthDisability

How to apply to Sussex Cricket Foundation

Sussex Cricket Foundation takes applications via online form.

Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.

What Sussex Cricket Foundation's application asks

We hold the 2 questions from Sussex Cricket Foundation's application form, word for word — so you know exactly what you're signing up to answer.

Question 1

“Brief Project Description - Use this box to describe what your project involves.”

Question 2

“Project Need – use this box to describe why your club needs this project and how it will benefit the club and its members.”

How it works

1
Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
2
See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
3
Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.

See if Sussex Cricket Foundation could be a fit. Draft if yes.

Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Sussex Cricket Foundation provide?

Sussex Cricket Foundation runs 2 grant programmes — ECB County Grants Fund 2025: £1,000 – £10,000.

Where does Sussex Cricket Foundation fund charities?

Sussex Cricket Foundation funds charities operating in Sussex.

Does Sussex Cricket Foundation accept unsolicited applications?

Sussex Cricket Foundation accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.

What does Sussex Cricket Foundation not fund?

Their published exclusions include: Large scale pavilion and communal changing facility projects (over £100k); Any project already funded by an ECB / EWCT Grant or Loan.. The full exclusions list is further up this page.

How do I apply for funding from Sussex Cricket Foundation?

Sussex Cricket Foundation takes applications via online form. Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).