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Find similar grantsMajor Sports & Entertainment Events Fund is sponsored by Maryland Sports Commission. Aims to attract major sporting and entertainment events to Maryland, generating positive economic impact and media coverage for the state.
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About Major Events Fund - Maryland Sports Commission Major Sports & Entertainment Events Fund FY27 Grant Program Update: Application portals are now anticipated to open by mid-July 2026. Organizations with July or August events should review the Notice of Intent (NOI) process to establish eligibility during the transition period. Learn more: https://marylandsports.
us/grants-overview/fy27-grant-program-opening-and-event-eligibility/ 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: Event organizers seeking to host major sports and entertainment events in Maryland. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Major Sports & Entertainment Events Fund is funded by Maryland Sports Commission. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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