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Find similar grantsNorth Carolina Esports Industry Grant Program is sponsored by NC Commerce. This program offers financial rebates to producers of esports events in North Carolina. It aims to support the esports industry in the state by offsetting production expenses.
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Esports Industry Grants | NC Commerce North Carolina offers the facilities and the fans to make your Esports production a wild success. With our outstanding convention centers and arenas throughout the state, Esports hubs in vibrant cities, and our engaged, active gaming community, North Carolina provides the perfect place for your next epic event. We can also offer financial rebates on your production expenses.
North Carolina Esports Industry Grant Program North Carolina offers producers financial rebates of up to 25% on qualified expenses. A production must spend at least $150,000 directly in the state per event Up to $5 million can be awarded each fiscal year (which runs July 1- June 30) Find more information on the Esports grant program at our SportsNC website .
To apply for the Esports Industry Grant, you should: Download and familiarize yourself with the program's enabling statute (S 105). A technical corrections law (HB 334) also affects the program. Download and read the program guidelines (PDF) - revised June 3, 2022.
Complete the formal Esports Industry Grant Application. The team at our SportsNC unit will send you this application upon request. Applications should be submitted at least 30 days prior to the start of the event .
Support for Your Production in North Carolina SportsNC serves as your liaison to both public and private groups in North Carolina. Working with local sports commissions and destinations, SportsNC can connect you with facilities and venues around the state. SportsNC also helps promote North Carolina as a sports and tourism location.
Search for Esports destinations for your next event here . SportsNC is a unit of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina . For more information on the advantages of bringing your Esports event to the state, visit the SportsNC website.
You can also contact the SportsNC team directly at (919) 447-7765 or drop an email to amanda. baker@sportsnc. com The Esports Industry Grant Program is administered by the Commerce Finance Center, a unit of the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Producers of esports events in North Carolina. Applicants should familiarize themselves with the program's enabling statute and guidelines. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
North Carolina Esports Industry Grant Program is funded by NC Commerce. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in North Carolina. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Small Business Infrastructure Grants (SmBIZ) is sponsored by NC Commerce (North Carolina Department of Commerce), Rural Economic Development Division. This program provides financial assistance to local governments in western North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Helene to rebuild and repair critical infrastructure that supports small businesses (150 or fewer employees), allowing them to resume operations and support economic recovery.
Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program (SmBIZ) is sponsored by NC Commerce (North Carolina). This North Carolina state program provides financial assistance to local governments to rebuild damaged infrastructure that small businesses rely on. The program aims to restore critical infrastructure, allowing small businesses to resume operations and support economic recovery. While grants are awarded to local governments, the related infrastructure projects directly benefit small businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene.
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