2026 Community Sport Facilities Program (CSFP) (Construction)

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Capital Works / Construction Funding Stream

Application Introduction

Introduction

This site will allow you to apply for Capital Works / Construction Projects for the 2026 calendar year.

Facility planning and design projects must apply through the Planning Stream application form. 

Objectives 

The objective of the CSFP is to provide financial assistance to not-for-profit sport, recreation and community organisations to develop fit for purpose, sustainable and accessible places and spaces for sport and active recreation.

Completing an application

Before applying, eligible organisations should ensure they have read and understood the Community Sports Facility Program - Funding Guidelines.

Time required to submit the application 

This application requires multiple attachments and supporting information to fully complete and submit.

It is expected that the time required to coordinate the quotes, support letters, plans, financial documents and other relevant attachments required can take in excess of 10+ hours. Sport and Recreation suggest that applicants take this into consideration when planning to submit an application. 

Helpful hints and tips:

  • Ensure you follow the HINTS on each question within the application form.
  • Ensure you attach project specific Mandatory Evidence where it is stated in the application form.
  • Keep your responses to the questions clear and concise.
  • Assume the reader is not familiar with your project.

Submitting your application

  • Check that all questions have been answered and all mandatory items are attached. 
  • Press "submit" once you have completed the application. You will not be able to submit your application until all compulsory questions are completed - please ensure you leave enough time to review your responses prior to the application closing time!

Attachments and support documents

The following documents are commonly required for an application to be considered eligible:

  • Public Liability Insurance certificate.
  • The applicant’s most recently certified (signed by the club Treasurer) or audited Statement of Financial Performance (Income and Expenditure Statement) and/or Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet) covering a period of 12 months.
  • Current organisational strategic plan and current state level organisation strategic plan.
  • Landowner consent (where applicable)
  • Permits or approvals required to complete the project including building approvals (where applicable).
  • State Sporting Organisation support (where applicable).
  • Other user group support (where applicable)
  • Current facility usage/bookings data to demonstrate demand.
  • Quotes.
  • Detailed project budget.
  • Detailed project plan.
  • Photographs and appropriate evidence of the current state of the facility (where applicable).
  • Relevant reports/plans/strategic documents/community consultation that support the project.

For projects valued over $500,000, the following documents are required:

  • A project feasibility study.
  • A lifecycle cost analysis.
  • Independent detailed costings plan by a certified quantity surveyor.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about the program, please contact Sport and Recreation on (02) 6207 6195 or email: dougal.reed@act.gov.au