Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF)
The Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) is a collaboration with the Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR) and provides assistance to community groups and local government authorities to develop basic infrastructure for sport and recreation.
The aim to increase participation in sport and recreation, with an emphasis on physical activity, through rational development of sustainable, good quality, well-designed and well-utilised facilities.
CSRFF grants
Small Grants
The total project cost must not exceed $200,000 (excl. GST). These projects must be completed in the financial year in which the grant is allocated.
Examples of small grant projects
- cricket pitch and practice wickets;
- small floodlighting projects;
- court resurfacing or upgrades;
- construction or upgrade to shade shelters
The next small grants round of CSRFF funding opens this Friday 1st February 2019 and closes on 29th March 2019.
Please remember that any applications must be discussed with the Department and with the Local Government prior to submission.
The Policy and Guidelines can be downloaded from the department’s website.
Annual Grants
The total project is between $200,001 and $500,000 (excl. GST). These projects must be completed in the financial year in which the grant is allocated.
Examples of annual grant projects
- upgrades to clubrooms/pavilions;
- large floodlighting projects;
- court or bowling green construction;
Application process and timelines for Annual Grants
| June |
| Advertisements in newspaper |
| Application forms available from the City of Vincent |
| August |
| Applications to be lodged at the City of Vincent by COB Wednesday 16 August 2017 |
| September |
| Applications are assessed by Officers from the City of Vincent |
| Report presented to Council advising of applications |
| Applications are lodged with the Department of Sport and Recreation by COB Friday 15 September 2017 |
| January/February |
| Successful/unsuccessful applicants notified by the Department of Sport and Recreation |
Forward Planning Grants
The total project is expected to exceed $500,000 (excl. GST). Grants given in this category may be allocated in one or a combination of the years in the triennium.
Examples of forward planning grant projects
- construction of large synthetic fields;
- playing field construction
- new or major upgrades to clubrooms
- large ablution block/change room
Application process and timelines
| June |
| Advertisements in newspaper |
| Application forms available from the City of Vincent |
| August |
| Applications to be lodged at the City of Vincent by COB Wednesday 16 August 2017 |
| September |
| Applications are assessed by Officers from the City of Vincent |
| Report presented to Council advising of applications |
| Applications are lodged with the Department of Sport and Recreation by COB Friday 15 September 2017 |
| January/February |
| Successful/unsuccessful applicants notified by the Department of Sport and Recreation |
Dates are subject to change, so it is recommended that you contact the City as early as possible to allow time to discuss and finalise your application. Applicants are also required to discuss their projects with DLGSC before final submissions.
Further Information
Contact the City at 9273 6000 or mail@vincent.wa.gov.au