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Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) — Stream 2: New Builds/Signature New Builds
New sport and recreation infrastructure funding
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- Funding available
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Deadline
- December 22, 2026
- Location
- Canada
Overview
CSRIF Stream 2 supports municipalities, Indigenous communities and organizations, local service boards, not-for-profit organizations, and eligible for-profit organizations with up to $10 million for major new sport and recreation infrastructure. Projects can be new public facilities, transformative expansions or repurposed structures, including Signature New Builds with significant community and economic impact.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum share of project costs
- 90%
- Increase social or community impact
- Increase production or service capacity
- 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, For-profit business
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities
- Indigenous communities and organizations
- Local service boards
- Not-for-profit organizations
- For-profit organizations that operate or manage a space that offers sport or recreation programming
Eligible expenses
- Development costs associated with construction
- Project management, transportation and delivery costs
- Fixed equipment and technology costs
- Construction and/or renovation costs
- Costs to purchase, produce and install Ontario Builds signage and a permanent plaque at the project site
Activities funded
- New public infrastructure projects with demonstrated need, such as replacing an existing facility that has reached the end of its lifespan to meet community programming needs
- Projects that make transformative investments in community sport or recreation infrastructure, including the repurposing or expansion of existing structures to create net-new facilities
- New facilities that do not exist in the province/region and that attract new programming, net-new employment, retain jobs and provide economic impact for local communities and businesses
- Signature New Builds, defined as high-profile projects recognized for innovative design, significant community and economic impact, or iconic status within the sport sector
How to apply
- Create an Ontario.ca Login and register for Transfer Payment Ontario.
- Log in to Transfer Payment Ontario.
- Click Submit for Funding and select CSRIF Stream 2: New Builds/Signature New Builds.
- 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, except municipalities
- Proof of ownership or lease, except for on-reserve projects by Indigenous communities; proof of legal status, except municipalities and First Nations
- Indigenous community resolution for projects on reserve; corporate structure for for-profit organizations and applications with for-profit partners only
- Partnership agreements, if applicable; special consideration form if seeking funds over $10 million
Selection criteria
- Community need
- Community support
- Economic impact
- Addressing a gap in services
- Operating/financial capacity and value for money
Processing and Agreement
- After submission, Transfer Payment Ontario sends an auto-generated confirmation email.
- If you do not receive the confirmation email within 48 hours, contact TPON Client Care.
- All correspondence is sent to the primary contact listed in the application.
- Applicants are notified by email when decisions have been made.
Additional information
- Optional supporting documents include plans, designs and details; financial resources, quotes and estimates; and letters of support.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) — Stream 2: New Builds/Signature New Builds Program
What is the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) — Stream 2: New Builds/Signature New Builds?
CSRIF Stream 2 supports municipalities, Indigenous communities and organizations, local service boards, not-for-profit organizations, and eligible for-profit organizations with up to $10 million for major new sport and recreation infrastructure. Projects can be new public facilities, transformative expansions or repurposed structures, including Signature New Builds with significant community and economic impact.
How much funding can be received?
Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) — Stream 2: New Builds/Signature New Builds Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses.
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 2: New Builds/Signature New Builds program?
To be eligible for the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) — Stream 2: New Builds/Signature New Builds program, you must:
Eligible applicants include municipalities, Indigenous communities and organizations, local service boards, not-for-profit organizations, and for-profit organizations that operate or manage a space offering sport or recreation programming.
The project must be a new build or Signature New Build.
The project must be a major new sport and recreation infrastructure project.
What expenses are eligible under Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) — Stream 2: New Builds/Signature New Builds?
Development costs associated with construction
Project management, transportation and delivery costs
Fixed equipment and technology costs
Construction and/or renovation costs
Costs to purchase, produce and install Ontario Builds signage and a permanent plaque at the project site
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) — Stream 2: New Builds/Signature New Builds?
You can contact Government of Ontario by email at csrif@ontario.ca.
Where is the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) — Stream 2: New Builds/Signature New Builds available?
The Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) — Stream 2: New Builds/Signature New Builds program is available across Canada.