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Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund
Funding for sport and recreation facilities
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 150,000 - $ 10,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : May 16, 2025
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
Timeline
- Closing date : May 16, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
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
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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
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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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.
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?
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
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.
Is the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund is a Grant and Funding