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Application deadline was March 4, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. This deadline has now passed as of today (2026-03-17).
Sports and Recreation Community Grants is a grant from the Massachusetts Office of Business and Economic Development that funds nonprofit organizations and municipalities supporting significant sports and entertainment events that drive tourism and economic activity statewide. The program was seeded with $10 million through the fiscal 2025 Supplemental Budget, in part to support 2026 FIFA World Cup-related events.
Applications are evaluated on return on investment, economic impact, national and international promotion of Massachusetts, and geographic equity. Grantees must provide matching funds equal to or greater than the grant amount. Awards range from $5,000 to $50,000, with no single entity receiving more than half of available funds.
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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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Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofits, sports leagues, and community organizations in Massachusetts Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $5,000 - $50,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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