Lisa Thompson, MPP for Huron-Bruce along with the Ministry of Sport, is pleased to announce that the next round of Ontario’s $500 million Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) is now open for applications. Applications will be accepted from August 17 to December 22, 2026. This round of CSRIF will make $100 million available for funding.
About the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF)
CSRIF, which funds the construction and repair of local sport and recreation facilities, was increased from $200 million to $500 million in the most recent provincial budget, with the aim of supporting local community projects, creating good-paying jobs, promoting active, healthy living and giving the next generation of Ontario athletes a place to train and hone their skills. The first round of CSRIF has already enabled nearly 100 projects, including the construction of 17 new facilities and the revitalization of 77 more, supporting thousands of local jobs in construction.
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
Program Streams
The program provides funding to municipalities, Indigenous communities, non-profit organizations and (for new builds only) for-profit organizations through two program streams for projects that:
- repair or upgrade existing sport and recreation facilities (Stream 1)
- build new and transformative sport and recreation facilities (Stream 2)
If applicants have questions about eligibility or their proposed project, they can connect with their Regional Development Advisor.
