NRMA Insurance has announced that applications are open for its Community Cricket Club Grants Program (Cricket Grants), doubling the number of Cricket Grants provided last year.
Launched in partnership with Cricket Australia, the initiative recognises and celebrates the local community cricket clubs that are often the heartbeat of local communities and the foundation of the national game. The Cricket Grants help play a vital role in supporting local clubs and fostering a love for cricket at the grassroots level.
Cricket fans will also be able to help raise the funds for the Cricket Grants at NRMA Insurance’s Pitch In activations taking place at four Tests this summer. This year NRMA Insurance aims to raise $120k via the Pitch In activation, to be equally distributed among eight clubs across the country.
NRMA Insurance Chief Customer and Marketing Officer Michelle Klein said it was wonderful to see the positive impact of last year’s Cricket Grants in local communities.
Community cricket is a quintessential part of Aussie culture, fostering community spirit, and developing young talent. We are pleased to double our Cricket Grants to eight this year, enabling an additional four local clubs to benefit from a boost in fundsMichelle Klein
NRMA Insurance Chief Customer and Marketing Officer
“Cricket Grant recipients can decide on how to use the financial support to best help their club, whether that be with new equipment, membership subsidies or helping to build diverse and inclusive programs. These local clubs are not just cricket institutions; they help bring communities together and we are proud to support them.”
The program has had tremendous success among the clubs it has supported so far across the country.
Cricket Australia Executive General Manager Community Cricket & Capability James Allsopp said the NRMA Insurance grants provided vital support to clubs.
We know how important it is for community clubs to be able to access funding support and through the NRMA Insurance Cricket Grants, clubs can get assistance to help them continue to thriveJames Allsopp
Cricket Australia Executive General Manager Community Cricket & Capability
“We want to continue to grow participation across the country and would like to thank NRMA Insurance for its support and for making these Cricket Grants available. We encourage all community clubs across Australia to take part in this opportunity and apply today.”
The inaugural year witnessed inspiring stories from four local cricket clubs, each receiving a $15,000 NRMA Insurance Cricket Grant, illustrating the profound impact the Cricket Grants have on the local community.
NRMA Insurance encourages community cricket clubs across the country to visit nrma.com.au/cricket to apply for the NRMA Insurance Community Cricket Club Grants Program. Applications close on 31 January 2024.
