Ontario Supporting Communities with New and Upgraded Sport and Recreation Facilities
The Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) is now open for applications. This is a new program designed to revitalize existing community sport and recreation infrastructure and support the construction of new facilities across the province.
Stream 1: Repairing and upgrading existing sports and recreation facilities into more accessible, state-of the art facilities that better meet the community’s needs. Eligible projects will receive between $150,000 and $1 million and must be completed within twenty-four months. The deadline to submit applications is October 29, 2024.
Stream 2: Building new and transformative sports and recreation facilities, including replacing existing facilities that have reached the end of their lifespan. Eligible projects will receive up to $10 million and must be completed no later than March 31, 2027. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until funding has been fully allocated.
Eligible Applicants
Eligible applicants include:
- Municipalities
- Local services boards
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Indigenous communities and organizations
- For-profit organizations (Stream 2 only)
Application Deadline
Application Deadline Stream 1: October 29, 2024
Application Deadline Stream 2: accepted on an ongoing basis until finding has been fully allocated.
Applications must be submitted through Transfer Payment Ontario (TPON):
Contact Information
Email CSRIF@ontario.ca for general inquiries or consult with a Regional Development Advisor to discuss the details of your project. Find your advisor at:
www.ontario.ca/page/regional-development-advisors
Stakeholder webinar
Learn about the program during a virtual briefing on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 11 a.m. Email CSRIF@ontario.ca to find out how to register.
Program Guidelines
For details and to access the program guidelines, visit www.ontario.ca/communitysportfund