The Ontario government announced in last month’s budget that it would bump up spending in its Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) by $300 million to build and upgrade sport and recreation facilities across the province.

The additional money brings total government funding for the program to $500 million.

“Our government is delivering on our plan to protect Ontario by making historic local investments that strengthen our communities today and for the future,” said Sport Minister Neil Lumsden. “The additional $300 million in the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund will support the construction of new facilities, allowing more families across Ontario to enjoy fun, healthy activities and ensure our local athletes have a place to compete close to home.”

The top-up makes CSRIF the largest investment in the sport and recreation sector in the province’s history.

To date, the fund has supported 94 projects across Ontario through two streams:

• Stream 1: Repairs and rehabilitates existing sport and recreation facilities.
• Stream 2: Builds new and transformative facilities, including replacements for aging infrastructure.

More information about eligibility and application guidelines will be released later this year.

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