The ECB's Tackling Climate Change Fund aims to support affiliated Cricket Clubs to mitigate the impact of Climate Change with a focus on flooding, drought, energy saving, and water management.
Who can apply?
The scheme is open to all ECB-affiliated cricket clubs in England and Wales.
What type of projects are eligible?
- Flood Resilience: building protection / targeted drainage / ditch or culvert clearance
- Drought Resilience: rainwater harvesting / boreholes / square irrigation
- Heat Resilience: awnings / ventilation / planting
- Energy Saving: Insulation / LED lighting / Solar PV / Solar Thermal / energy-efficient heating systems / double or triple glazing / EV Chargers / energy-efficient (kitchen) appliances
- Water Management: Water-saving sanitaryware / greywater recycling / SUDS & Stormwater attenuation
- Electric mower or roller (maximum grant of 25% of costs only)
How much can be applied for?
Clubs can typically apply for between £1,000 (minimum) and £15,000 (maximum) per application. For this year, clubs will have to apply and complete their project before end of January 2027 to be eligible to apply.
How to apply
Before starting an application, please download and carefully read the Tackling Climate Change Fund 2026 - Guidance Notes for Cricket Clubs (PDF) and the Tackling Climate Change Toolkit (PDF).
To register, please visit ECB IMS.
Contact
For further information on the ECB's Tackling Climate Change Fund, please contact our Funding & Facilities Manager, Nick Goodliffe:
nick.goodliffe@devoncricket.co.uk
07801 178329
