Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund
The Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) is a $500 million program that provides funding to municipalities, Indigenous communities, non-profit organizations and (for new builds only) for-profit organizations through two program streams for projects that:
1. repair or upgrade existing sport and recreation facilities (Stream 1)
2. build new and transformative sport and recreation facilities (Stream 2)
Offered by Ministry of Sport
Amount
Stream 2 (New Builds/Signature New Builds): up to $10 million, provincial cost-sharing up to 90% for Indigenous communities and Indigenous not-for-profit organizations, up to 50% for municipalities, local services boards and not-for-profit organizations, up to 25% for for-profit organizations (Signature New Builds may be considered for over $10 million); Stream 1 (Repair and Rehabilitation): between $100,000 and $1 million, provincial cost-sharing up to 90% for Indigenous communities and organizations and up to 50% for municipalities, local services boards and not-for-profit organizations
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Who can apply
- Municipalities, Indigenous communities, non-profit organizations and (for new builds only) for-profit organizations
- Stream 2: New Builds/Signature New Builds: Indigenous communities and organizations
- Stream 2: New Builds/Signature New Builds: Local service boards
- Stream 2: New Builds/Signature New Builds: Not-for-profit organizations
- Stream 2: New Builds/Signature New Builds: For-profit organizations that operate or manage a space that offers sport or recreation programming
- Stream 2: New Builds/Signature New Builds: New public infrastructure projects for which there is a demonstrated need, such as replacing an existing facility that has reached the end of its lifespan to meet community programming needs
- Stream 2: New Builds/Signature New Builds: Projects that make transformative investments in community sport or recreation infrastructure, including the repurposing or expansion of existing structures to create net-new facilities
- Stream 2: New Builds/Signature New Builds: New facilities that do not exist in the province/region that attract new programming and net-new employment, retain jobs, and provide an economic impact for local communities and businesses (for example, increase tourism or attract and host large sporting events)
- Stream 2: New Builds/Signature New Builds: Signature New Builds, which are defined as high-profile projects that will be recognized for innovative design, or for having a significant community and economic impact, or iconic status within the sport sector
- Stream 2: New Builds/Signature New Builds: Projects must be completed within 36 months of approval and no later than March 31, 2030
- Stream 1: Repair and Rehabilitation: Indigenous communities and organizations
- Stream 1: Repair and Rehabilitation: Local services boards
- Stream 1: Repair and Rehabilitation: Not-for-profit organizations
- Stream 1: Repair and Rehabilitation: Critical facility repairs (for example, repairing roofs, fixing structural defects)
- Stream 1: Repair and Rehabilitation: Installing heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems
- Stream 1: Repair and Rehabilitation: Resurfacing playing fields
- Stream 1: Repair and Rehabilitation: Installing new arena boards and glass
- Stream 1: Repair and Rehabilitation: Adding an accessible washroom to an existing public park
- Stream 1: Repair and Rehabilitation: Enclosing an outdoor pool
- Stream 1: Repair and Rehabilitation: Expanding/retrofitting change rooms to accommodate programming
- Stream 1: Repair and Rehabilitation: Replacing outdated playground structures
- Stream 1: Repair and Rehabilitation: All projects must be completed within 24 months of approval and no later than March 31, 2029
- You may not use other Ontario provincial funding for the project
- Successful recipients (and their partners, if applicable) must cover all remaining project expenses
About the funding
Stream 2: New Builds/Signature New Builds
You could get up to $10 million. Projects must be completed within 36 months of approval and no later than March 31, 2030.
Provincial cost-sharing
- up to 90% for Indigenous communities and Indigenous not-for-profit organizations
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- up to 50% for municipalities, local services boards and not-for-profit organizations
- up to 25% for for-profit organizations
Under Signature New Builds, the ministry may consider an investment of over $10 million.
Stacking
You may not use other Ontario provincial funding for the project.
Successful recipients (and their partners, if applicable) must cover all remaining project expenses.
Stream 1: Repair and Rehabilitation
You could get between $100,000 to $1 million. All projects must be completed within 24 months of approval and no later than March 31, 2029.
Provincial cost-sharing
- up to 90% for Indigenous communities and organizations
- up to 50% for municipalities, local services boards and not-for-profit organizations
Stacking
You may not use other Ontario provincial funding for the project.
Successful recipients (and their partners, if applicable) must cover all remaining project expenses.
Eligible project expenses include:
- development costs associated with construction
- project management costs
- 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
Eligible project expenses include:
- development costs associated with construction
- project management costs
- transportation and delivery costs
- fixed equipment and technology costs
- construction and/or renovation costs
- costs to purchase, produce and install Ontario Builds signage at the project site
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