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Find similar grantsRichmond Region Tourism Foundation Sports Grants is sponsored by Richmond Region Tourism Foundation. The Richmond Region Tourism Foundation offers sports grants to help local sports organizations grow and enhance tournaments and events that bring in visitors from outside the region.
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Sports Grants From Richmond Region Tourism Foundation Sports tourism is thriving in the Richmond Region. In fiscal year 2024 alone, events booked through Richmond Region Tourism generated $107 million for our community. To build on that impact, the Richmond Region Tourism Foundation offers sports grants to help local sports organizations grow and enhance tournaments and events that bring in visitors from outside the region.
Key Dates (2025 cycle for 2026 events) September 1, 2025: Applications open November 3, 2025: Submission deadline November 3 – December 5, 2025: Review period December 2025: Award notifications January 31, 2026: Formal announcement at the RVA Sports Awards DC - District of Columbia NL - Newfoundland and Labrador PE - Prince Edward Island Name of event that you're submitting a grant application for*: We can only award a sports grant for one event, are there any other events we can still assist with complimentary event servicing?
*: First Name of person submitting the application*: Last Name of person submitting the application*: DC - District of Columbia NL - Newfoundland and Labrador PE - Prince Edward Island Statement/Acknowledgment of Grant Policy In submitting this application, the organization applying for the grant agrees to the following: - If awarded, the sports grant will be applied to help increase the number of participants, spectators and/or visitors to the Richmond Region.
- If awarded a sports grant, the organization agrees to provide Richmond Region Tourism an Event Verification Form for each event(s) with this application prior to each event and the Post-Event Review Form and a W-9 within 30 days after the completion of your event. - If awarded a sports grant, the organization (or its affiliated housing bureau) agrees to work with Richmond Region Tourism on promoting hotel information to attendees.
Please describe how you will use this grant to promote your event to increase the number of visitors, attract more teams, etc. Describe how grant will promote your event*: If this will be the first year this event is held, why do you think there is a market for your event? How will this event showcase the Region as a multicultural hub for sports of all types and athletes of all abilities and demographics?
If you are a previous recipient of the Sports Tourism Grant, please explain how your organization will use the funds to continue to expand growth of your event? Which applies to your event (SELECT ONLY ONE)?
Individual & Team Event (for example: cheer & dance) Team Event - (for example: baseball/basketball/volleyball or other team sports) Individual Event - (for example: races, runs, etc.) Number of participants/athletes OR teams expected to compete in the event*: Number of Support Individuals*: Number of Support Individuals - (family, coaches, parents, staff, etc.) % Based on your experience with the event, please give us an approximate percentage of out-of-town attendees (50 miles from Richmond and greater) % Based on your experience with the event, what percentage of out-of-town attendees will travel by air?
Of the out-of-town attendee numbers, please give an approximate percentage that best describes your hotel accommodations (NOTE: Youth events typically sleep four people to a room, while participants with a professional event sleep one person per room.) Please enter (0) if a box is not applicable.
The below numbers MUST add up to 100% How many rooms with 4 people*: How many rooms with 3 people*: How many rooms with 2 people*: How many rooms with 1 person*: Of the out-of-town attendee numbers, please give an approximate percentage that best describes your hotel accommodations.
Please enter (0) if a box is not applicable The below numbers MUST add up to 100% Number of participants staying 1 night*: Number of participants staying 2 nights*: Number of participants staying 3 nights*: Number of participants staying 4 nights*: Number of participants staying 5 nights*: Number of participants staying 6 nights*: Number of participants staying 7 nights*: Number of participants staying 8 nights*: Please note that this is not a legally binding contract, simply a form to gather important information about your event.
* Indicates a required field. 401 N. 3rd Street | Richmond, VA 23219 | (804) 782-2777 Welcome to the Richmond Region
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local sports organizations within the Richmond Region, Virginia, that host tournaments and events designed to attract visitors from outside the region. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $500 - $2,500. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Richmond Region Tourism Foundation Sports Grants is funded by Richmond Region Tourism Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Virginia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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