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Find similar grantsSports and Entertainment Events Fund Grant Program is sponsored by Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism. Supports major sports and entertainment events that drive tourism and economic activity in Massachusetts, including costs associated with the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Applications open for sports and entertainment grant program - Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) Economic and Community Development Applications open for sports and entertainment grant program Home → News → Economic and Community Development --> The Healey-Driscoll administration on Feb.
3 announced the opening of a grant program to support significant sports and entertainment events that drive tourism and increase economic activity throughout the Commonwealth.
The Sports and Entertainment Events Fund grant program, operating in partnership with the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism, was authorized through a fiscal 2025 Supplemental Budget, which allocated $10 million to support costs associated with the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including public safety, transportation, and celebrations. Massachusetts will host seven World Cup matches this summer between June 13 and July 9.
Grant applications will be evaluated based upon return on investment, economic impact on the tourism sector, potential to promote Massachusetts nationally and internationally, and geographic equity across the state. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and municipalities. No single entity may receive more than half of the total funds available.
Grantees must provide matching funds equal to or greater than the grant amount awarded. Information including program guidelines and eligibility requirements is available through the program’s online application portal . The submission deadline is March 4 at 3 p.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations, local governments, and other entities hosting major sports and entertainment events in Massachusetts. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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