There is currently no startup funding for setting up a women’s and/or girls’ section, however, the ECB County Grant Fund is currently taking applications that aim to enhance facilities for women and girls.

Providing Enhanced Facilities and Playing Opportunities – supporting Women’s and Girls’ Cricket and / or Disability Cricket:

• ECB Approved Non-Turf Match Pitch
• ECB Approved Non-Turf Practice Facility or Enhanced Changing Facilities: 
• Create individual shower spaces with drying areas 
• Improved toilet provision – sanitaryware / tiling / flooring 
• Decoration / mirrors / hand dryers / grooming points 
• Personal possession lockers

For more information and how to apply, follow the links below: 

Download and read the 2024 guidance notes here (PDF).

To register, please visit:  the ECB IMS.

For any information regarding potential bursaries for female coaches and males coaching a female section, please visit the coaches/volunteers section of our website – Coaches