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Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund
Funding for sport and recreation facilities
Funding available
$ 150,000 - $ 10,000,000
Deadline
December 22, 2026
Opened August 17, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Funding of up to $10 million is available to support community sport and recreation infrastructure in Ontario. The program helps repair, upgrade, replace, or build facilities that serve public sport and recreation programming.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
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Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 3
Activities funded
- Repair and rehabilitation of existing community sport and recreation facilities
- Construction of new or replacement sport and recreation facilities
- Transformative new builds, including signature projects
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Audited financial statements
- Proof of ownership or lease
- Proof of legal status
- Board motion, endorsement, or resolution
Sources and recorded changes
- Source change captured
- Change recorded
- Record updated
A captured source change or record update does not confirm eligibility. Check the funder’s current rules before applying.
Major CSRIF funding expansion announced
Ontario has announced an additional $300 million to expand the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund, with new eligibility and application guidelines to be released later this year.
Ontario has announced a major expansion of the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) through the 2026 Budget, adding $300 million in new investment. The original $200 million over 3 years funding statement has been removed from the program overview page and replaced with this announcement. The program is transitioning from a closed-intake status to a reopening state. An important update section now advises applicants that details about eligibility criteria, application guidelines, and intake opening dates will be released later this year. Prospective applicants should monitor the page for upcoming announcements rather than using the previously posted Stream 1 and Stream 2 guidelines, which contain outdated deadlines and may not reflect the expanded program parameters.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities
- Local services boards
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Indigenous communities and organizations
- For-profit organizations, for new builds only
Who is not eligible
- Federal and provincial agencies
- Universities and colleges
- Schools and school authorities
- Hospitals and health care facilities
- Sole proprietorships and unincorporated businesses
Eligible expenses
- Construction-related development costs, including plans and permits
- Project management fees and professional or consultant services
- Transportation and delivery costs
- Fixed equipment and technology costs
- Construction, renovation, materials, and labour costs
- Ontario Builds signage purchase, production, and installation
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before approval
- Vehicles and other non-fixed equipment
- Taxes, legal fees, audit fees, and interest
- Operating costs, rent, utilities, salaries, and routine maintenance
- Land purchase, fundraising, and recipient travel
- Projects or project costs that are funded by another Ontario provincial program
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Selection criteria
- Community need
- Community support
- Economic impact
- Addresses a gap in services
- Operating and financial capacity
- Value for money
How to apply
- Step 1: Create or access a My Ontario account
- Register for Transfer Payment Ontario (TPON).
- Allow up to five business days for account access.
- Step 2: Complete the online application
- Log in to TPON and select the correct CSRIF stream.
- Complete the application form and attach all required documents.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the application through TPON before the deadline or before funding is fully allocated.
- Step 4: Receive confirmation and decision
- Watch for the automatic confirmation email after submission.
- Await written notification of the funding decision.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first checked for completeness and eligibility.
- Eligible applications are then assessed against program criteria such as community need, community support, economic impact, service gaps, capacity, and value for money.
- Applicants are notified in writing of the decision.
- Successful applicants receive a conditional letter and must sign a transfer payment agreement before funds are released.
- Recipients must report on project progress and may be subject to review or audit.
Additional information
- Only one application is allowed per stream.
- Applications must be submitted through Transfer Payment Ontario (TPON).
- Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- No appeal process is available for unsuccessful applicants.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund Program
What is the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund?
Funding of up to $10 million is available to support community sport and recreation infrastructure in Ontario. The program helps repair, upgrade, replace, or build facilities that serve public sport and recreation programming.
How much funding can be received?
Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is December 22, 2026. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund program?
To be eligible for the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund program, you must:
Operate or manage a facility
Own or lease the site
Project in Ontario
What expenses are eligible under Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund?
Construction-related development costs, including plans and permits
Project management fees and professional or consultant services
Transportation and delivery costs
Fixed equipment and technology costs
Construction, renovation, materials, and labour costs
Ontario Builds signage purchase, production, and installation
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund?
You can contact Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming and Ministry of Sport by email at csrif@ontario.ca or by phone at 416-325-6691.
Where is the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund available?
The Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund program is available the province of Ontario.