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Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) — Stream 1: Repair and Rehabilitation
Repairs and upgrades for existing facilities
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- Funding available
- $ 100,000 - $ 1,000,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Deadline
- December 22, 2026
- Location
- Canada
Overview
Stream 1: Repair and Rehabilitation supports municipalities, Indigenous communities and organizations, local services boards, and not-for-profit organizations in Ontario to repair or rehabilitate existing sport and recreation facilities. It focuses on extending facility lifespan, improving accessibility and safety, and funding repairs, HVAC systems, and renovation work.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $1,000,000
- Minimum funding
- $100,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 90%
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Canada
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities
- Indigenous communities and organizations
- Local services boards
- Not-for-profit organizations
Eligible expenses
- Development costs associated with construction
- Project management costs
- Transportation and delivery costs
- Fixed equipment and technology costs
- Construction and/or renovation costs, including costs to purchase, produce and install Ontario Builds signage at the project site
Activities funded
- Critical facility repairs, such as repairing roofs and fixing structural defects
- Installing heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
- Resurfacing playing fields and installing new arena boards and glass
- Adding an accessible washroom to an existing public park and enclosing an outdoor pool
- Expanding or retrofitting change rooms to accommodate programming, and replacing outdated playground structures
How to apply
- Create an Ontario.ca Login and register for Transfer Payment Ontario.
- Log in to Transfer Payment Ontario.
- Click on Submit for Funding and select CSRIF Stream 1: Repair and Rehabilitation.
- Review or complete the sections in the online application as per the guidelines.
- Attach all required documents.
- Submit your application.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Audited financial statements and proof of legal status, except municipalities
- Proof of ownership or lease, except for on-reserve projects by Indigenous communities
- Indigenous community resolution for projects on reserve
- Partnership agreements, if applicable
Selection criteria
- Community need and community support
- Economic impact and addressing a gap in services
- Operating and financial capacity
- Value for money
Processing and Agreement
- After submission, you will receive an auto-generated confirmation email from Transfer Payment Ontario.
- All correspondence will be sent to the primary contact listed in your application.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) — Stream 1: Repair and Rehabilitation Program
What is the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) — Stream 1: Repair and Rehabilitation?
Stream 1: Repair and Rehabilitation supports municipalities, Indigenous communities and organizations, local services boards, and not-for-profit organizations in Ontario to repair or rehabilitate existing sport and recreation facilities. It focuses on extending facility lifespan, improving accessibility and safety, and funding repairs, HVAC systems, and renovation work.
How much funding can be received?
Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) — Stream 1: Repair and Rehabilitation Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is December 22, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) — Stream 1: Repair and Rehabilitation program?
To be eligible for the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) — Stream 1: Repair and Rehabilitation program, you must:
Municipalities, Indigenous communities and organizations, local services boards, and not-for-profit organizations may apply.
What expenses are eligible under Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) — Stream 1: Repair and Rehabilitation?
Development costs associated with construction
Project management costs
Transportation and delivery costs
Fixed equipment and technology costs
Construction and/or renovation costs, including costs to purchase, produce and install Ontario Builds signage at the project site
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) — Stream 1: Repair and Rehabilitation?
You can contact Government of Ontario by email at csrif@ontario.ca or by phone at 647-534-0564.
Where is the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) — Stream 1: Repair and Rehabilitation available?
The Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) — Stream 1: Repair and Rehabilitation program is available across Canada.