Community Recreation and Sport Facilities Program 2025-2026

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2025-26 Community Recreation and Sport Facilities Program - Application Form

Application Introduction

Introduction

This application form is for the Community Recreation and Sport Facilities Program (CRSFP) 2025-26.

Objectives

The objective of the CRSFP is to provide access to funding for the development of sustainable, functional, inclusive and fit-for-purpose active recreation and sport facilities that meet the current and future needs of the South Australian community.

Time required to submit the application

This application requires multiple attachments and supporting information to complete and submit.

It is expected that the time required to coordinate the quotes, support letters, plans, financial documents and other relevant attachments can take in excess of 10+ hours. The Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing (ORSR) suggests that applicants take this into consideration when planning to submit an application. 

Application Form layout

  1. Introduction
  2. Organisation Details
  3. Project Proposal 
  4. Project Costs and Funding Sources
  5. Project Need
  6. Participation & Utilisation
  7. Facility & Land Details
  8. Strategic Justification 
  9. Project Delivery and Maintenance
  10. Declaration and Submission

Eligibility

Before completing this application form, you must read the program Guidelines. 

Completing an application

If you need further guidance in the application process, are unable to submit the SmartyGrants application or wish to withdraw a submitted application, you can contact ORSR via email or phone: ORSR.Grants@sa.gov.au or 1300 714 990.

If you do contact us throughout the application process, please quote the application number below.

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Key specifics to get correct

Applicants must ensure the following;

  • The applicant’s legal name is entered exactly how it appears on the ASIC Registers website.
  • The applicant’s Australian Business Number (ABN) is entered correctly and matches the legal name.
  • If you do not have an ABN, you will need to submit a completed Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Statement by Supplier Form with your application, if you haven’t provided your ABN or Statement of Supplier, ORSR are required to deduct withholding tax at the top marginal personal income tax rate. Download the Statement by Supplier form from the ATO website.
  • Check that all the questions have been answered and all essential documentation is attached.
  • Press submit once you have completed the application. Amendments can be made prior to the closing date upon request.

Ensure you follow the helpful hints on each question within the application form as well as the following tips:

  • Keep your responses to the questions clear and concise. Go to the SmartyGrants Answers Bank if you need some ideas about how to frame your response.
  • Prioritise your writing to ensure the most critical information is in a prominent position.
  • Use dot point writing where possible.
  • Assume the reader is not familiar with your project.
  • Additional documents should be directly referenced within the application.
  • Accurately label attached files and avoid use of acronyms.
  • Collate documents into singular files where possible e.g. attach one collection of photos in one file rather than uploading multiple individual photos.