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.
Round 1 approved applicants
Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund: Round 1 – Approved Applicants (DOCX 403.18 KB)
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.