Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund

The Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) exemplifies the Western Australian Government's commitment to the development of sustainable infrastructure for sport and recreation across the State.

The WA Government is committed to investing in community sporting and infrastructure projects that enliven our communities.

We are reviewing the timing of the next rounds of the Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) and Club Night Lights Program (CNLP).

Under our new PlayOn WA: 2030 by 2030 initiative the WA Government will deliver over 2,030 new or upgraded pieces of sporting infrastructure by 2030 and this review aims to bolster the effectiveness of our funding programs.

PlayOn WA is supported by $332 million in funding for sports infrastructure projects in the 2025-2026 State Budget.

The purpose of the program is to provide Western Australian Government financial assistance to community groups and local government authorities to develop basic infrastructure for sport and recreation.

The program aims 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.

Through CSRFF, the State Government will invest annually in the development of high-quality physical environments in which people can enjoy sport and recreation.

There is $20 million available for allocation in the 2025/2026 funding round.

Eligibility

  • local governments
  • not-for-profit sport, recreation or community organisations

Must be incorporated.

Guidelines

Refer to the guidelines for more information before applying.

CSRFF guidelines

Funding overview

Funding closed

Who can apply

Amount available

  • Forward planning grants: Projects over $500,000
  • Small grants: Projects from $7500 to $500,000

Funding rounds

Round Open Draft review Close Projects beginning Category
2024/2025 July small grants round 12:00am 1 July 2024 To be advised 4:00pm 30 August 2024 Grants given in this category must be claimed in the financial year following the date of approval. Small grants

Resources for planning and managing sporting facilities

There are publications available on the department’s website which will assist you in preparing your application.

Suggested publications are:

Asset Management Guide cover

Asset Management Guide

Guide
This guide contains a series of practical tools to assist with the development of an Asset Management Plan for a facility.
Decision-making Guide cover

Decision-making Guide

Guide
This guide will assist facility planners in determining the need for, and feasibility of community sport and recreation services. The model in this guide can also be structured to apply to program based solutions.
Environmental Sustainability Pack cover

Environmental Sustainability Pack

Guide
Providing information on environmental issues currently facing sporting organisations and clubs within Western Australia and to equip them with the tools and skills necessary to reduce their environmental impact.
Facility Planning Guide cover

Facility Planning Guide

Guide
This guide provides an overview of the facility planning process for a specific sport or recreation facility.
Feasibility Study Guide cover

Feasibility Study Guide

Guide
This guide provides practical assistance in undertaking a feasibility study for a proposed sport and recreation facility.
Guide to shared use facilities cover

Guide to shared use facilities

Guide
Delivering better, cost-effective services to the community.
Life Cycle Cost Guidelines cover

Life Cycle Cost Guidelines

Guide
The information in this guide will assist facility managers to prepare a management plan for a sport and recreation facility. A management plan will ensure managers achieve efficient management practices for a successful facility.
Management Plan Guide cover

Management Plan Guide

Guide
The information in this guide will assist facility managers to prepare a management plan for a sport and recreation facility. A management plan will ensure managers achieve efficient management practices for a successful facility.
Curtin Hockey Stadium

Natural Grass vs Synthetic Turf Study Report

Report
The use of synthetic turf playing surfaces is becoming more popular in Australia and internationally.
Needs Assessment Guide cover

Needs Assessment Guide

Guide
A needs assessment is the vital first step in the planning process for a facility. This guide will assist facility planners in determining whether a proposed facility is needed by the community.

More information

Mark Toomath
Senior Project Manager
Telephone 61 8 9492 9870
Facsimile 61 8 9492 9711
Email Mark Toomath

Page reviewed 06 August 2025

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