The Ontario government is investing an additional $300 million to build and upgrade sport and recreation facilities across the province as part of the 2026 budget. The government said in a media release that the funding aims to support local community projects, promote healthy living, and provide athletes with a place to train.

The investment is part of the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF), which brings the total government funding for the program to $500 million. CSRIF is an application-based program that supports municipalities, Indigenous communities, and non-profit organizations.

“Our government is delivering on our plan to protect Ontario by making historic local investments that strengthen our communities today and for the future,” says Minister of Sport Neil Lumsden. The additional funding will support the construction of new facilities, he added.

The first round of funding for the program supported nearly 100 projects, including the construction of 17 new facilities and the revitalization of 77.

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

“The investments announced today are about creating jobs and building stronger, healthier communities across Ontario,” says Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance.