Inspired to Play Grant Extension

18th June 2021

Applications for the ECB’s Inspired to Play Grant have been extended for two weeks, with a new deadline of Friday 16th July.

The grant aims to increase the number of children (boys and girls) and/or women participating in the game by supporting the delivery of new/enhanced recreational cricket activity in England and Wales during the months of June – September 2021

Who can apply?

The scheme is open to all ECB affiliated cricket clubs in England and Wales.

What type of recreational cricket activity is eligible?

  • All Stars Cricket or Dynamos Cricket
  • Summer School programmes, such as camps for children
  • Women’s Softball activity
  • Other recreational cricket activity for boys and girls and / or women

How much can be applied for?

Fixed grants are available up to a maximum of £1,250

  • Children’s cricket – £1,000
  • Women’s cricket – £250

How to apply

  • Download and read the guidance notes (PDF) here.
  • If you are eligible, please visit ims.ecb.co.uk to register and apply.

This is a fantastic opportunity for any of your National Programmes clubs to open up to even more children this summer, via a grant that will help them to run All Stars and Dynamos Cricket through the next few months.