Local Sports Infrastructure Fund
The 2025-26 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund (the Fund) is a competitive Victorian Government program, open to Victorian Local Government Authorities and Alpine Resorts Victoria.
Important dates
Open: 2 September 2025
Close: 2 December 2025
Program guidelines
A web page with fully accessible guidelines has been developed for this program.
For specific details on the Fund, including the objectives of the Fund, the number of applications that can be submitted under each stream, the grant amounts available and eligibility of applications please go to Local Sports Infrastructure Program Guidelines.
PDF and accessible Word versions of the guidelines can be downloaded using the links below.
Download: 2025-26 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund Guidelines ( , 4.1 MB)
Download: 2025-26 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund Guidelines – Accessible ( , 336.9 KB)
Funding
The Fund aims to deliver new and upgraded community sports infrastructure across 3 streams:
- Community Facilities
- Community Sports Lighting
- Planning.
The Fund is underpinned by the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions’ (DJSIR) priorities to create more opportunities for people through skills and jobs, help businesses and industries to thrive, and build vibrant communities and regions.
Timeline
- Applications open – 2 September 2025
- Applications close – 5 pm, 2 December 2025
- Outcomes announced – from April 2026.
Eligibility
Only Victorian Local Government Authorities (LGAs) and Alpine Resorts Victoria (ARV) are eligible to apply to the Fund. Applications must be submitted by an authorised representative of an LGA.
Eligible applicants must submit an application via our website, addressing the assessment criteria as per Section 5 and separately email all supporting documents to communityinfrastructure@sport.vic.gov.au.
Application process
Process for Clubs/local organisations
Regional Sports Assemblies, sport and recreation clubs, sporting associations and leagues, educational institutions, community organisations, disability service providers, businesses and individuals cannot directly apply to the Fund.
Applications received directly from clubs, associations, umpiring organisations, schools, community organisations, and businesses will also not be considered for funding. Please read the Guidance Note for Auspice Applications (DOCX 154.87 KB) 
.
However, a Community Organisation Expression of Interest Form has been developed to help progress applications if LGAs wish to use it.
Local clubs and organisations are advised to contact their LGAs if they wish to express interest, seek support, or be involved as a partner in applications to the Fund.
Process for Local Government Authorities and Alpine Resorts Victoria
LGAs and ARV must discuss potential applications with their Sport and Recreation Victoria contact to receive feedback on eligible projects before submitting application/s.
The application process will require the submission of an online application and mandatory supporting documentation.
Please refer to the Guidelines for further information on the application process and requirements for each stream.
How to apply
Before submitting any applications, please ensure you have read the 2025-26 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund Guidelines.
Please see below for accessible Word application templates to assist you with application preparation. Once you have prepared your application, please start/submit your application via the online portal with the links below.
Community Facilities stream
Community Facilities – apply now
2025-26 LSIF Community Facilities – Application Template (DOCX 66.92 KB)
2025-26 LSIF Community Facilities – Supporting Documents Checklist (DOCX 198.05 KB)
Community Sports Lighting stream
Community Sports Lighting – apply now
2025-26 LSIF Community Sports Lighting – Application Template (DOCX 65.28 KB)
2025-26 LSIF Community Sports Lighting – Supporting Documents Checklist (DOCX 197.24 KB)
Planning stream
2025-26 LSIF Planning – Application Template (DOCX 61.65 KB)
2025-26 LSIF Planning – Supporting Documents Checklist (DOCX 195.65 KB)
Successful applications announced
Successful applications will be announced from April 2026 onwards.
For previous recipients see Local Sports Infrastructure Fund grant recipients.
Additional information
Forms and templates
Please refer to the Guidelines for resources required for the Fund. Additional fact sheets and supporting document templates can be found at Project Information – Forms and templates.
Some key documents include:
- Environmentally Sustainable Design Fact Sheet
- In-Kind and Voluntary Support form
- Project Governance Framework
- Project Management Framework fact sheet and form
- Schedule of Use fact sheet and template
- Universal Design fact sheet.
For a list of all forms, guides and templates, please see our resources section.
Guides
These publications are intended for use as a guide only. Further specialist advice should be sought on the specifics of your project.
Some key guides include:
- Design for Everyone Guide
- Female Friendly Sport Infrastructure Guidelines
- Healthy Choices: policy guidelines for sport and recreation centres – view on the Department of Health website
- Infrastructure Grants – Acknowledgement and Publicity Guidelines
- Lighting Outdoor Sports Facilities for Active Recreation – Implementation Guide
- This Girl Can: Helping women and girls get active – visit the This Girl Can website.
For a list of all guides, please see our Project Information – Guides page.
Program area and assistance
For assistance with a project idea and/or an application contact your Sport and Recreation Victoria representative.
For more information about the Fund, please see the frequently asked questions (FAQs).
For general Sport and Recreation Victoria grant enquiries contact us.
2025-26 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund grant recipients
Expand the accordions to see the approved applicants or download a copy of the list below.
2025-26 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund approved projects (DOCX 389.96 KB)
Community Facilities stream
Stream | Local Government Authority | Project Name |
|---|---|---|
Community Facilities | Ararat Rural City Council | Moyston Multi-use Court Upgrade |
Community Facilities | Bass Coast Shire Council | Graydens Reserve Newhaven Active Recreation Redevelopment |
Community Facilities | Baw Baw Shire Council | Longwarry Recreation Reserve Pavilion Project |
Community Facilities | Boroondara City Council | Ferndale Park Pavilion Renewal Project |
Community Facilities | Borough of Queenscliffe | Point Lonsdale Bike Park |
Community Facilities | Casey City Council | Prospect Hill Reserve Main Soccer Pitch Redevelopment |
Community Facilities | Colac-Otway Shire Council | Colac Bike Park Construction |
Community Facilities | Darebin City Council | Pitcher Park Sports Ground Upgrade |
Community Facilities | East Gippsland Shire Council | Lindenow Netball Change Room Project |
Community Facilities | Frankston City Council | Monterey Reserve Active Youth Space, Frankston North |
Community Facilities | Frankston City Council | Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve - Cricket Nets Redevelopment Stage 1 |
Community Facilities | Glen Eira City Council | Glen Huntly Pavilion – Female-Friendly Wet Area Change Room Refurbishment |
Community Facilities | Greater Bendigo City Council | Marist College Maiden Gully Cricket Net Development |
Community Facilities | Indigo Shire Council | Tangambalanga Tennis Court Upgrade |
Community Facilities | Kingston City Council | Roy Dore Reserve Cricket Net Upgrade |
Community Facilities | Latrobe City Council | New multi-use netball and tennis pavilion at Yinnar Recreation Reserve |
Community Facilities | Loddon Shire Council | Little Lake Boort Foreshore Activity Space |
Community Facilities | Manningham City Council | Anderson Park Synthetic Pitch Conversion and LED Floodlight Upgrade |
Community Facilities | Melbourne City Council | City Road Undercroft Park |
Community Facilities | Melton City Council | Bridge Road Recreation Reserve Hockey Pitch construction |
Community Facilities | Merri-bek City Council | McDonald Reserve Hockey Pitch & Lighting Upgrade- Stage 1 |
Community Facilities | Mitchell Shire Council | Harley Hammond Reserve Tennis Court Reconstruction project |
Community Facilities | Moonee Valley City Council | Boeing Reserve Social Recreation Playspace |
Community Facilities | Mornington Peninsula Shire Council | Hastings Cricket Nets Upgrade |
Community Facilities | Mount Alexander Shire Council | Newstead Outdoor Exercise Equipment |
Community Facilities | Moyne Shire Council | Mortlake Recreation Reserve Women and Girls Change Facility |
Community Facilities | Nillumbik Shire Council | Diamond Creek Bowling Club Amenities Upgrade |
Community Facilities | Wellington Shire Council | Boisdale Recreation Reserve Multipurpose Courts Redevelopment |
Community Facilities | West Wimmera Shire Council | Harrow and District Recreation Reserve Scoreboards Upgrade Project |
Community Facilities | West Wimmera Shire Council | Serviceton Bowls All Abilities Green and Facilities Upgrade |
Community Facilities | Wodonga City Council | Willow Park Active Recreation Project |
Community Facilities | Yarra City Council | Fletcher 1 Soccer Pitch Redevelopment |
Community Sports Lighting stream
Stream | Local Government Authority | Project Name |
|---|---|---|
Community Sports Lighting | Corangamite Shire Council | Timboon Recreation Reserve Multipurpose Courts Lighting Project |
Community Sports Lighting | Darebin City Council | Preston City Oval Sports Field Lighting Upgrade |
Community Sports Lighting | Frankston City Council | Baxter Park Soccer Pitch 1 Sports Lighting Redevelopment |
Community Sports Lighting | Greater Geelong City Council | Sports Lights Upgrade at Richmond Oval |
Community Sports Lighting | Hobsons Bay City Council | Floodlighting upgrades to Loft Reserve |
Community Sports Lighting | Horsham Rural City Council | Haven Tennis Courts Lighting |
Community Sports Lighting | Indigo Shire Council | Chiltern Recreation Reserve Oval Lighting Upgrade |
Community Sports Lighting | Knox City Council | Walker Reserve Sports Lighting Upgrade |
Community Sports Lighting | Latrobe City Council | Sports Lighting – Stoddart Oval, Traralgon West Sporting Complex |
Community Sports Lighting | Loddon Shire Council | Boort Lawn Tennis Club Lights Project |
Community Sports Lighting | Macedon Ranges Shire Council | South Gisborne Tennis Club LED Lighting Upgrade |
Community Sports Lighting | Manningham City Council | Wilson Reserve Sports Field LED Floodlight Upgrade |
Community Sports Lighting | Maroondah City Council | Glen Park Oval Sports Field Lighting |
Community Sports Lighting | Melton City Council | Brookside Recreation Reserve Oval Lighting Upgrade |
Community Sports Lighting | Mitchell Shire Council | LB Davern Reserve Oval Lighting Upgrade project |
Community Sports Lighting | Moira Shire Council | Cobram Apex Reserve Lighting Project |
Community Sports Lighting | Moonee Valley City Council | Clifton Park Sports Lighting Upgrade |
Community Sports Lighting | Murrindindi Shire Council | Alexandra District Speedway Lighting Upgrade Project |
Community Sports Lighting | Nillumbik Shire Council | Greensborough Hockey Club Lighting Upgrade |
Community Sports Lighting | Nillumbik Shire Council | Research Park Oval Lighting Upgrade |
Community Sports Lighting | Strathbogie Shire Council | Euroa Lawn Tennis Club Lighting |
Community Sports Lighting | Wellington Shire Council | Maffra Lawn Tennis Club LED Lighting Upgrade |
Community Sports Lighting | Whittlesea City Council | Huskisson Recreation Reserve Tennis and Pickleball Court Lighting |
Community Sports Lighting | Yarra City Council | George Knott Athletics LED Lighting Project |
Community Sports Lighting | Yarra Ranges Shire Council | Esther Park Turf Pitch Lighting Upgrade |
Community Sports Lighting | Yarra Ranges Shire Council | Kilsyth Recreation Reserve Sports Field Lighting Upgrade |
Planning stream
Stream | Local Government Authority | Project Name |
|---|---|---|
Planning | Ararat Rural City Council | Moyston Netball and Tennis Change Room Design |
Planning | Boroondara City Council | Mrytle Park Pavilion Renewal Planning |
Planning | Campaspe Shire Council | Campaspe Shire Active Recreation Strategy |
Planning | Corangamite Shire Council | Corangamite Shire Recreation and Open Space Strategy 2026-2036 |
Planning | Darebin City Council | Edwardes Lake Park Athletics Track Lighting Plan |
Planning | Greater Shepparton City Council | Central Park Change Room Detailed Design |
Planning | Hepburn Shire Council | Doug Lindsay Recreation Reserve Female Friendly Soccer Facility Planning |
Planning | Horsham Rural City Council | Horsham Aquatic Centre Feasibility Study |
Planning | Indigo Shire Council | Kiewa Memorial Park oval irrigation and cricket net upgrade |
Planning | Mitchell Shire Council | Pyalong Recreation Reserve Hall Facility Planning Project |
Planning | Moira Shire Council | Moira Shire Aquatic Sport and Recreation Strategy 2026-2036 |
Planning | Moorabool Shire Council | Wallace Recreation Reserve Sports and Community Pavilion Upgrade |
Planning | Mount Alexander Shire Council | Castlemaine Skatepark Design Project |
Planning | Murrindindi Shire Council | Murrindindi Sport and Recreation Strategy 2027-2037 |
Planning | Northern Grampians Shire Council | St Arnaud Bowling Club Facility Planning |
Planning | Pyrenees Shire Council | Waubra Recreation Reserve Netball Facilities Planning |
Planning | Wangaratta Rural City Council | Planning for two new netball courts at WJ Findlay Oval |
Planning | West Wimmera Shire Council | Edenhope Swimming Pool Facilities Design Project |
Planning | Whitehorse City Council | Active Whitehorse Strategy 2028-2037: Service and Asset Activation Plan |
Planning | Wodonga City Council | Baranduda Fields Synthetic Pitch Planning |
Previous approved applicants
2024-25 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund – approved applicants (DOCX 381.95 KB)
2023-24 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund – approved applicants (DOC 572 KB)
2022 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund – approved applications (DOC 599 KB)
2021-22 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund – approved applications (DOCX 437.29 KB)
2021 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund – approved applications (DOCX 441 KB)
2020-21 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund – approved applications (DOCX 438.64 KB)