Local Sports Infrastructure Fund
The 2026-27 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: 28 May 2026
Close: 28 July 2026
Program guidelines
A web page with fully accessible guidelines has been developed for this program.
To view it, please go to Local Sports Infrastructure Fund program guidelines.
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 closed – 5 pm on 28 July 2026
- Outcomes announced – from October 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
Applications for this program are closed.
Successful applications announced
Successful applications will be announced from October 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.
2026-27 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund grant recipients
Expand the accordions to see the approved applicants or download a copy of the list below.
Community Facilities stream
Stream | Local Government Authority | Project Name |
|---|---|---|
Community Facilities | Alpine Shire Council | Myrtleford Indoor Stadium Upgrades |
Community Facilities | Bass Coast Shire Council | Sunnyside Reserve Pump Track |
Community Facilities | Buloke Shire Council | Wycheproof Netball Court Redevelopment & Lighting Upgrade |
Community Facilities | Cardinia Shire Council | Heatherbrae Netball Court Redevelopment |
Community Facilities | Colac Otway Shire Council | Western Reserve Netball Pavilion Development |
Community Facilities | Darebin City Council | Reservoir Leisure Centre Changerooms Refurbishment |
Community Facilities | Frankston City Council | Baxter Park Multi-purpose courts |
Community Facilities | Hobsons Bay City Council | Altona Badminton Centre Amenities Upgrade |
Community Facilities | Hobsons Bay City Council | Edwards Reserve - Irrigation & Drainage Upgrades |
Community Facilities | Horsham Rural City Council | Natimuk Bowling Club Pavilion Rebuild |
Community Facilities | Hume City Council | Sunbury Skate Park Upgrade |
Community Facilities | Macedon Ranges Shire Council | Tony Clarke Reserve Macedon - Oval Change Rooms Female Friendly Upgrade |
Community Facilities | Mansfield Shire Council | Bonnie Doon Netball Court Upgrade |
Community Facilities | Moira Shire Council | Victoria Park Yarrawonga Oval Upgrade and Cricket Nets Project |
Community Facilities | Monash City Council | Napier Park Reserve Indoor Training Facility |
Community Facilities | Mount Alexander Shire Council | Maldon Gardens Playspace Upgrade |
Community Facilities | Moyne Shire Council | Koroit Youth Space Activation |
Community Facilities | South Gippsland Shire Council | Korumburra Railway Precinct - Community Play and Recreation Project |
Community Facilities | West Wimmera Shire Council | Kaniva Recreation Reserve Cricket Training Facilities Project |
Community Facilities | Wyndham City Council | Soldiers Reserve Pavilion Redevelopment |
Community Sports Lighting stream
Stream | Local Government Authority | Project Name |
|---|---|---|
Community Sports Lighting | Ararat Rural City Council | Conna Wilson Reserve Lighting Upgrade (Mininera) |
Community Sports Lighting | Baw Baw Shire Council | Willow Grove Recreation Reserve Oval Lighting Upgrade |
Community Sports Lighting | Brimbank City Council | Keilor Park Athletics Centre Lighting Upgrade |
Community Sports Lighting | Casey City Council | Sweeney Reserve East Oval Floodlighting Upgrade |
Community Sports Lighting | Colac Otway Shire Council | Central Reserve Lighting Upgrade |
Community Sports Lighting | Darebin City Council | Northcote Tennis Courts LED Lighting Upgrade |
Community Sports Lighting | Frankston City Council | Skye Recreation Reserve Sport Lighting Redevelopment |
Community Sports Lighting | Hobsons Bay City Council | Bayside Tennis Club Floodlighting upgrades |
Community Sports Lighting | Kingston City Council | Dolamore Reserve Lighting Upgrade |
Community Sports Lighting | Manningham City Council | Templestowe Leisure Centre Outdoor Court Lighting |
Community Sports Lighting | Maroondah City Council | A C Robertson Athletics Track Sportsfield Lighting Upgrade |
Community Sports Lighting | Melbourne City Council | McAlister Oval Sports Lighting Renewal |
Community Sports Lighting | Merri-bek City Council | Wallace Reserve Lighting Upgrades |
Community Sports Lighting | Mitchell Shire Council | Chittick Park Oval Lighting Upgrade Project |
Community Sports Lighting | Nillumbik Shire Council | Wattle Glen War Memorial Oval Lighting Upgrade |
Community Sports Lighting | Port Phillip City Council | Alma Park Sportsground Lighting - Upgrade Project |
Community Sports Lighting | Southern Grampians Shire Council | Lighting Upgrade - increasing safety and equitable access to Penshurst Oval |
Community Sports Lighting | Stonnington City Council | TH King Oval lighting upgrade |
Community Sports Lighting | Swan Hill Rural City Council | Lake Boga Recreation Reserve Sports Lighting Project |
Community Sports Lighting | Warrnambool City Council | Davidson Oval Lighting Upgrade |
Community Sports Lighting | Whittlesea City Council | Dr Harry Jenkins Reserve Tennis Court Lighting Upgrade |
Community Sports Lighting | Wodonga City Council | Gayview Park Sports Lighting Upgrade |
Community Sports Lighting | Wyndham City Council | Warringa Crescent Reserve Sports Lighting Project |
Community Sports Lighting | Yarra Ranges Shire Council | Morrison Reserve Community Sports and Recreation Lighting Upgrade |
Planning stream
Stream | Local Government Authority | Project Name |
|---|---|---|
Planning | Alpine Shire Council | Alpine Shire Open Space Strategy 2027–2037 |
Planning | Bass Coast Shire Council | San Remo Recreation Centre – Additional Tennis Courts Design |
Planning | Colac Otway Shire Council | Colac Otway Shire Tennis Strategy (Municipal Tennis Infrastructure Planning Project) |
Planning | Geelong City Council | Armstrong Creek West Regional Sports Precinct Facility Planning Project |
Planning | Horsham Rural City Council | Three sites: Planning for active communities |
Planning | Loddon Shire Council | Boort Park Changeroom design |
Planning | Monash City Council | Batesford Reserve Functional Site Plan and Stadium Redevelopment |
Planning | Mount Alexander Shire Council | Taradale Recreation Reserve All Gender Change Facility Design |
Planning | Moyne Shire Council | Aquatic facility feasibility business case |
Planning | Nillumbik Shire Council | Bridge Street Pavilion Changeroom Design Project |
Planning | Pyrenees Shire Council | Pyrenees Shire Community Sport, Recreation and Active Participation Strategy 2027-2037 |
Planning | Wangaratta Rural City Council | North, South and Whitfield Reserve Master Plans |
Planning | West Wimmera Shire Council | Edenhope Recreation Reserve Netball and Tennis Facilities Design Project |
Previous approved applicants
2025-26 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund approved projects (DOCX 389.96 KB)
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)