The Ontario government is now accepting applications for the new Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF).

The province previously announced its investing $200 million through the fund to help communities revitalize existing community sport and recreation infrastructure and build new facilities.

Applications are open to municipalities, Indigenous communities, non-profit organizations and (for new builds only) for-profit organizations, through two streams:

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.

More information about eligibility is available in the application guidelines. The government is hosting an information webinar on August 27, 2024, to help prospective applicants navigate the application process.