New round of Community Recreation and Sport Facilities Program open

Eligible organisations can now apply for funding through the Community Recreation and Sport Facilities Program (CRSFP).

In 2023-24, $5,575,000 in funding is available, and applications close midday on Monday 25 September 2023. 

The aim of this program is to get South Australians moving and enjoying the many physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing benefits sport and active recreation provide, by assisting with the development of high-quality, fit-for-purpose, active recreation and sport infrastructure. 

Eligible to apply are not-for-profit sports clubs, facilities and associations, local councils, and schools and examples of projects include clubhouse upgrades, playing surface upgrades, constructing new facilities or extensions, improving sports flood lighting and safety lighting, upgrade of an aquatic facility, and developing new walking or bike or horse trails. 

The maximum grant available is $500,000 and co-contribution funding is required (50% in most cases; 25% for trails and for projects in classified low socio-economic areas, refer guidelines).

Co-contributions are limited to confirmed cash contributions and in-kind materials and labour.

For guidelines and how to apply, visit: Community Recreation and Sport Facilities Program | Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing (orsr.sa.gov.au)

There are also information sessions coming up hosted by the Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing that offer general advice: Thursday 24 August at 11 am and Wednesday 30 August at 6 pm. Anyone with specific questions about their project or eligibility can contact the Funding Services team directly: 1300 714 990 (option 1) or email [email protected]