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Find similar grantsMajor Sports & Entertainment Event Fund is sponsored by Maryland Sports Commission. Supports major sporting and entertainment events expected to attract visitors and generate media exposure in Maryland.
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About Major Events Fund - Maryland Sports Commission Major Sports & Entertainment Events Fund FY27 Grant Program Update: FY27 grant applications will open on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 11:00 a. m. ET and will remain open for 45 days , closing on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 11:59 p.
m. ET . Virtual Information Session Presentation: PDF Link | Video of Presentation: Link The Notice of Intent (NOI) process has been discontinued .
All funding requests must now be submitted through the applicable full grant application. All other FY27 grant program policies and event eligibility requirements remain in effect. For direct access to the application portals, visit the How to Apply section of the Maryland Sports grants website.
The Major Sports and Entertainment Event Fund (Major Event Fund) allows the Maryland Sports Commission to recruit, retain, secure & execute major, large-scale events in Maryland. Events ranging from international soccer matches to mega star music festivals and more.
The Major Events Fund was enacted as part of Chapter 61 (House Bill 897) of the Maryland legislative acts of 2022 with the purpose of: Attracting major sporting events and major entertainment events to the State Attracting fans, participants, and tourists to the State Generating positive media coverage for the State Generating a positive economic impact for the State The Major Event Fund is dedicated to working in conjunction with MSC’s other grant programs to continue moving the state forward, primarily through sports tourism.
Specific guidelines, such as what event qualifies as a ‘major entertainment event’ or ‘major sports event’ can be found on our ‘ Guidelines ‘ page. If you have any questions that cannot be answered by the website please contact Grant Management .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations, counties, business entities, or individuals in Maryland. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was November 12, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Major Sports & Entertainment Event Fund is funded by Maryland Sports Commission. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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