Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund
Round 2 of the Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund (the Fund) is a competitive Victorian Government investment program, open to Victorian rural and regional Local Government Authorities and Alpine Resorts Victoria.
Important dates
Open: 28 October 2024
Close: 17 March 2025
Program guidelines
Backed by the Victorian Government’s $2 billion Regional Package, the Fund aims to deliver new and upgraded community sports infrastructure across 5 streams:
- Indoor Stadiums and Aquatic Facilities
- Community Facilities
- Women and Girls Facilities
- Planning
- All Abilities Infrastructure.
Applicants to any infrastructure stream may also apply for a grant of up to $50,000 for All Abilities Participation initiative funding to conduct participation programs for people with disability at the funded facility.
The Fund is underpinned by the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions’ priorities to create more opportunities for people through skills and jobs, help businesses and industries to thrive, and build vibrant communities and regions.
Program Guidelines
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 refer to the guidelines.
Rounds and timelines
Round 2
- Applications open – 28 October 2024
- Applications close – 5 pm, 17 March 2025
- Outcomes announced – from July 2025.
Eligibility
Only rural and regional Victorian Local Government Authorities and Alpine Resorts Victoria are eligible to apply to the Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund.
Rural and regional Victoria is defined as the 48 local government areas set out in Schedule 2 of the Regional Development Victoria Act 2002, including alpine resort areas.
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.
The Community Organisation Expression of Interest Form has been developed to assist this process if Local Government Authorities and Alpine Resorts Victoria wish to use this.
Local clubs and organisations are advised to contact their Local Government Authority or Alpine Resorts Victoria 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
Local Government Authorities and Alpine Resorts Victoria 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.
For further information on the application process and requirements for each stream, please refer to the Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund Guidelines.
Outcomes
Successful applications to Round 2 of the Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund will be announced from July 2025.
How to apply
Before to submitting any applications, please ensure you have read the Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund Guidelines – Round 2.
Please see application templates below 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.
Indoor Stadiums and Aquatic Facilities (including All Abilities Participation Initiatives)
RCSIF Indoor Stadiums and Aquatic Facilities – Application Template (DOCX 79.21 KB) 
RCSIF Indoor Stadiums and Aquatic Facilities – Supporting Documents Checklist (DOCX 192.67 KB)
Community Facilities (including All Abilities Participation Initiatives)
RCSIF Community Facilities – Application Template (DOCX 78.33 KB)
RCSIF Community Facilities – Supporting Documents Checklist (DOCX 193.22 KB)
Women and Girls Facilities (including All Abilities Participation Initiatives)
RCSIF Women and Girls Facilities – Application Template (DOCX 79.11 KB)
RCSIF Women and Girls Facilities – Supporting Documents Checklist (DOCX 192.73 KB)
Planning
RCSIF Planning – Application Template (DOCX 72.8 KB)
RCSIF Planning – Supporting Documents Checklist (DOCX 189.48 KB)
All Abilities Infrastructure (including All Abilities Participation Initiatives)
RCSIF All Abilities Infrastructure – Application Template (DOCX 76.58 KB)
RCSIF All Abilities Infrastructure – Supporting Documents Checklist (DOCX 192.89 KB)
Applications close at 5 pm on Monday 17th March 2025.
Additional information
Forms and templates
Please refer to the guidelines for resources required for this program.
Additional forms and supporting document templates for project management and acquittal for Sports and Recreation Victoria funding programs can be found at Project Information – Forms and templates.
Guides
A list of guides can be found at Project Information – Guides.
Approved applicants
Round 2
Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund: Round 2 – Approved Applicants (DOCX 398.14 KB)
Council Name | Opportunity Name |
|---|---|
Alpine Shire Council | Bright Skate Park Redevelopment |
Ararat Rural City Council | Ararat City Tennis Sports Lighting Installation and Accessibility Upgrades |
Ararat Rural City Council | Ararat City Tennis Sports Lighting Installation and Accessibility Upgrades – Participation Initiative |
Bass Coast Shire Council | Thompson Reserve Soccer and Cricket Pavilion |
Bass Coast Shire Council | Wonthaggi Active Youth Space (WAYS) |
Baw Baw Shire Council | Warragul Pump Track |
Baw Baw Shire Council | Western Park Oval 2- pavilion project |
Benalla Rural City Council | Benalla Rural City Council Recreation Reserve Master Plans 2026-2036 |
Campaspe Shire Council | Colbinabbin Multi-Purpose Community Hub Development |
Central Goldfields Shire Council | Maryborough Princes Park Heritage Olympic Pool Complex Restoration - Stage One |
City of Greater Geelong | Women and Girls Pavilion Upgrade at Elderslie Reserve |
City of Greater Geelong | Women and Girls Pavilion Upgrade at Elderslie Reserve - Participation Initiative |
Colac Otway Shire | Eastern Reserve Netball Courts Lighting Upgrade |
Colac Otway Shire | Gellibrand Recreation Reserve Netball Courts Lighting Upgrade |
Colac Otway Shire | Irrewillipe Recreation Reserve Netball Court Lighting Upgrade and Shelter Installation |
Colac-Otway Shire Council | Lake Colac Foreshore Regional Playspace Design Project |
Golden Plains Shire Council | Bannockburn Bike Park Development |
Golden Plains Shire Council | Bannockburn Bike Park Development - Participation Initiative |
Greater Geelong City Council | Aldershot Reserve Active Recreation |
Greater Shepparton City Council | Toolamba Tennis Court Redevelopment |
Hepburn Shire Council | Victoria Park, Daylesford - Soccer Reserve Lighting Upgrades |
Hindmarsh Shire Council | Dimboola Swimming Pool Upgrade |
Hindmarsh Shire Council | Key Strategic Sport and Recreation Master Plans for Hindmarsh Shire 2025-2035 |
Indigo Shire Council | Yackandandah Netball Club change room upgrade |
Macedon Ranges Shire Council | Dixon Field Gisborne Pitch 2 LED Lighting Project |
Macedon Ranges Shire Council | Romsey Park Oval 2 Redevelopment and Lighting Design Planning Project |
Mansfield Shire Council | Mansfield Learner Accessible Pool Scheme (LAPS) Package |
Mansfield Shire Council | Mansfield Learner Accessible Pool Scheme (LAPS) Package – Participation Initiative |
Mildura Rural City Council | Underbool Pool Upgrade |
Moorabool Shire Council | Maddingley Park Tennis Clubhouse Accessible Amenities Upgrade |
Moyne Shire Council | Moyne Municipal Aquatic Facilities Strategy |
Murrindindi Shire Council | Kinglake Memorial Reserve Oval Upgrade - Transforming the Playing Surface |
Northern Grampians Shire Council | Central Park Netball Court Infrastructure Upgrade |
South Gippsland Shire Council | New sports pavilion at Korumburra Tennis Club |
Surf Coast Shire Council | Banyul Warri Fields Cricket Training Facility |
Swan Hill Rural City Council | Nyah Indoor Cricket Net, Netball and Active Fitness and Recreation Zone |
Towong Shire Council | Bethanga Sports Pavilion |
Wangaratta Rural City Council | Targoora Park Lighting Upgrade |
Wellington Shire Council | Sale Tennis Club Hardcourt Redevelopment and LED Lighting Upgrade |
Wellington Shire Council | Cameron Main Oval Changeroom Refurbishment |
West Wimmera Shire Council | Kaniva Bowls Synthetic Green, Accessible Amenities, and Sports Lighting Upgrade |
West Wimmera Shire Council | Kaniva Bowls Synthetic Green, Accessible Amenities, and Sports Lighting Upgrade – Participation Initiative |
West Wimmera Shire Council | Goroke AFL Sports Lighting and Oval Upgrade |
West Wimmera Shire Council | Goroke Swimming Centre Facilities Design |
Wodonga City Council | Birallee Park Precinct Sports Lighting |
Wodonga City Council | Birallee Park Precinct Sports Lighting – Participation Initiative |
Wodonga City Council | Birallee Park Pavilion Design |
Round 1
Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund: Round 1 – Approved Applicants (DOCX 403.18 KB)
Stream | Local Government Authority | Project Name |
|---|---|---|
Indoor Stadiums and Aquatic Facilities | Northern Grampians Shire Council | St Arnaud Swimming Pool Aquatic and Changeroom Redevelopment |
Indoor Stadiums and Aquatic Facilities | Yarriambiack Shire Council | Hopetoun Swimming Pool Upgrade Project |
Community Facilities | Bass Coast Shire Council | Cowes Recreation Reserve Cricket Nets |
Community Facilities | Baw Baw Shire Council | Drouin Recreation Reserve Oval Redevelopment |
Community Facilities | Benalla Rural City Council | Fawckner Drive Pump Track - Benalla |
Community Facilities | Campaspe Shire Council | Accessibility upgrade for Kyabram Wilf Cox Facility |
Community Facilities | Corangamite Shire Council | Simpson Recreation Reserve Changeroom Upgrades |
Community Facilities | Golden Plains Shire Council | Woady Yaloak Recreation Reserve Netball & Tennis Court Upgrade |
Community Facilities | Greater Bendigo City Council | North Bendigo Recreation Reserve Redevelopment Stage 1 - Shadforth Park Pavilion |
Community Facilities | Greater Shepparton City Council | Tatura Park Western Oval Lighting Upgrade |
Community Facilities | Latrobe City Council | Multi-Use Pavilion at Gaskin Park, Churchill |
Community Facilities | Macedon Ranges Shire Council | New Gisborne Tennis Club LED Lighting Infrastructure |
Community Facilities | Mildura Rural City Council | Irymple Knights Soccer Club Lighting Upgrade |
Community Facilities | Mitchell Shire Council | Seymour Tennis Centre Complex Courts and Lighting Upgrade project |
Community Facilities | Moyne Shire Council | Port Fairy Skate and Play Precinct |
Community Facilities | Rural City of Wangaratta | Wareena Park Oval Reconstruction |
Community Facilities | Towong Shire Council | Tallandoon Community Tennis Courts Facility |
Community Facilities | West Wimmera Shire Council | Edenhope Recreation Reserve Changerooms Upgrade |
Community Facilities | Yarriambiack Shire Council | Murtoa Recreation Reserve Netball & Tennis Courts Upgrade Project |
Women and Girls Facilities | Bass Coast Shire Council | Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve Netball Pavilion |
Women and Girls Facilities | Baw Baw Shire Council | Lighting for pitches 3 & 4 at Bellbird Park, Drouin |
Stream | Local Government Authority | Project Name |
Women and Girls Facilities | Central Goldfields Shire Council | Deledio Recreation Reserve Pavilion Upgrade |
Women and Girls Facilities | Moira Shire Council | Waaia Hardcourt Redevelopment Project |
Women and Girls Facilities | Strathbogie Shire Council | Female Friendly Change Room Facility Longwood Recreation Reserve |
All Abilities Infrastructure | City of Ballarat | BALC Changing Places and All Abilities Upgrades |
All Abilities Infrastructure | City of Greater Geelong | Wallington Reserve - All Abilities Pavilion Redevelopment |
Program area and assistance
Read more about Sport and Recreation Victoria.
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.