Overview

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:

The CSRIF is a cost-shared program to:

  • foster healthier and more active lifestyle for families
  • make sport more accessible
  • support local jobs
  • help more communities across the province host local, national and international sporting events and competitions

Learn about the recipients and projects funded under this program as part of the 2024 program intake.

Applications are open

The next application intake is now open. You must apply by Tuesday, December 22, 2026, at 4 p.m. Eastern Time.

Webinar

Join our webinar on August 26, 2026, at 11 a.m. to learn about the fund and application process. A recording of the webinar will be available later.

Program objectives

Investing in sport and recreation infrastructure will:

  • extend the lifespan of existing sport and recreation facilities
  • improve local sport and recreation programming and accessibility features to meet community need
  • provide assets that do not currently exist in a community
  • create local jobs
  • increase physical activity and improve community health and wellness
  • promote local participation and affordable access to sport and recreation
  • allow the opportunity to host more provincial, national and international sporting events

Contact us

If you have specific questions about the program, including those related to eligibility of your project, we encourage you to contact the local Regional Development Advisor for your area.

For general inquiries about the fund, email csrif@ontario.ca.