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0 Grant Competition Date Posted: May 12, 2026 Governor Meyer Announces Landmark Healthcare Legislation that Lowers Costs and Increases Access for Delawareans Date Posted: May 12, 2026 Delaware Students Participate in Mock 2nd Continental Congress in Dover Date Posted: May 12, 2026 DNREC’s Aquatic Resources Education Center to Offer Array of Summer Family-Oriented Fishing and Environmental Fun Date Posted: May 12, 2026 Delaware Receives Highest Bond Ratings Date Posted: May 12, 2026 DSCYF Names Sarah Azevedo Director of Division of Family Services Date Posted: May 11, 2026 AG Jennings takes storm-chasing home improvement company to court over failure to respond to subpoena Date Posted: May 11, 2026 DDA’s Plant Industries Section Celebrates First Graduate of AOSCA Inspector Credentialing Program Governor Meyer Swears In New CIO for Delaware Governor Meyer Announces New Public Service Commission Nominees Governor Meyer Visits Milford Businesses, Signs Two Small Business Executive Orders Motorcycle Awareness Month May 2026 AG Jennings leads coalition to oppose Postal Service’s guns-by-mail scheme Delaware Division of the Arts Announces Second Round of Grants in Support of Arts Projects for Fiscal Year 2026 Delaware Health Care Spending Grows to $11.
3 Billion, Significantly Exceeding Target DNREC Shares Information on Delaware City Refining Repair Work and Air Monitoring DNREC Announces June 6 and 7 Will be Free Fishing Days in Delaware Waters Delaware Division of the Arts Accepting Applications for 2026 Writers Retreat School Safety is the Focus of Statewide Tabletop Exercise Series Delaware Honors State Employees in Public Service Recognition Week Ceremony at Modern Maturity Center in Dover Supreme Court issues stay of restrictions on mifepristone following advocacy by AG Jennings, coalition Buckle Up and Look Twice: OHS Supports Click It or Ticket Campaign and Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month DelDOT Recognizes 7th Annual Bridge Design Competition Winners Governor Meyer Announces Launch of JobsFirst Permitting Accelerator AG Jennings, coalition secure final approval in $700 million Google Settlement over app store monopoly DNREC to Hold First Community Meeting on Chronic Wasting Disease in State’s Deer Herd May 13 in Laurel Delaware Auditor of Accounts Lydia E.
York Announces New Deputy Auditor of Accounts Delaware Forest Service celebrates student creativity at 2026 Statewide Arbor Day Ceremony DSB Highlights the Power of Small Business During National Small Business Month 2026 DOVER, Del. – Applications are now being accepted for the FY 26 Sports Tourism Capital Investment Fund (CIF) .
The Fund, administered by the Delaware Tourism Office (DTO), provides financial support to new or existing Delaware sports facilities that host events attracting out-of-state visitors and contributing to state and local economies. New this year, the application can be submitted entirely online at https://dsbservice. delaware.
gov/s/login/ . You will need to create an account and then locate the CIF icon on the page to apply. The application window is November 12th through December 12th, 2025 .
More information about the Fund and eligibility can be found on the Sports Tourism Capital Investment Fund page . Reviews will take place from mid-December through early 2026 and will be followed by two public meetings. Funding is expected to be awarded in March.
Ten million dollars has again been allocated for this round, the third round of the program, which was originally established through the FY24 Bond and Capital Improvements Act. “Sports tourism continues to play a key role in Delaware’s economic and community growth,” said Tourism Director Jessica Welch .
“By investing in the facilities that make these events possible, we’re not only attracting visitors but also supporting local jobs, small businesses, and year-round opportunities for Delawareans. ” “We’ve already seen the tremendous results of these investments—facilities that once hosted a few yearly events are now welcoming national championships,” said Ryan Wolfe, Sports Sales Leader at the Delaware Tourism Office.
“This new round of funding builds on that success, ensuring Delaware remains a top contender for major sporting events. ” During its first two rounds, the Delaware Tourism Office received 35 applications requesting more than $101 million and awarded $21. 3 million to nine sports tourism facilities across the state.
Past awardees have used the funding to add courts and lights, as well as upgrade and modernize existing facilities. Delaware has increasingly become a destination for national sporting events, including the USA Lacrosse Youth Nationals, Zap World Championships of Skimboarding, the annual Senior League Softball World Series, the 2025 PBA Season Opener, and the state’s first PGA Tour event, the 2022 BMW Championship.
Sports tourism is also a major economic driver in the state. In 2023, 1. 1 million sports travelers attended a sports tournament, race, or other event – either as a participant or spectator – in Delaware.
The 1. 1 million sports travelers spent $231. 4 million while at the sports venue and at off-site establishments in Delaware, including local restaurants, hotels, retailers, and recreation / entertainment venues.
The Delaware Tourism Office , a division of the Delaware Division of Small Business, promotes tourism and economic growth in Delaware. Director of Communications O: (302) 672-6802; C: (302) 554-0060 andrea. wojcik@delaware.
gov Keep up to date by receiving a daily digest email, around noon, of current news release posts from state agencies on news. delaware. gov. DOVER, Del.
– Applications are now being accepted for the FY 26 Sports Tourism Capital Investment Fund (CIF) . The Fund, administered by the Delaware Tourism Office (DTO), provides financial support to new or existing Delaware sports facilities that host events attracting out-of-state visitors and contributing to state and local economies. New this year, the application can be submitted entirely online at https://dsbservice.
delaware. gov/s/login/ . You will need to create an account and then locate the CIF icon on the page to apply.
The application window is November 12th through December 12th, 2025 . More information about the Fund and eligibility can be found on the Sports Tourism Capital Investment Fund page . Reviews will take place from mid-December through early 2026 and will be followed by two public meetings.
Funding is expected to be awarded in March. Ten million dollars has again been allocated for this round, the third round of the program, which was originally established through the FY24 Bond and Capital Improvements Act. “Sports tourism continues to play a key role in Delaware’s economic and community growth,” said Tourism Director Jessica Welch .
“By investing in the facilities that make these events possible, we’re not only attracting visitors but also supporting local jobs, small businesses, and year-round opportunities for Delawareans. ” “We’ve already seen the tremendous results of these investments—facilities that once hosted a few yearly events are now welcoming national championships,” said Ryan Wolfe, Sports Sales Leader at the Delaware Tourism Office.
“This new round of funding builds on that success, ensuring Delaware remains a top contender for major sporting events. ” During its first two rounds, the Delaware Tourism Office received 35 applications requesting more than $101 million and awarded $21. 3 million to nine sports tourism facilities across the state.
Past awardees have used the funding to add courts and lights, as well as upgrade and modernize existing facilities. Delaware has increasingly become a destination for national sporting events, including the USA Lacrosse Youth Nationals, Zap World Championships of Skimboarding, the annual Senior League Softball World Series, the 2025 PBA Season Opener, and the state’s first PGA Tour event, the 2022 BMW Championship.
Sports tourism is also a major economic driver in the state. In 2023, 1. 1 million sports travelers attended a sports tournament, race, or other event – either as a participant or spectator – in Delaware.
The 1. 1 million sports travelers spent $231. 4 million while at the sports venue and at off-site establishments in Delaware, including local restaurants, hotels, retailers, and recreation / entertainment venues.
The Delaware Tourism Office , a division of the Delaware Division of Small Business, promotes tourism and economic growth in Delaware. Director of Communications O: (302) 672-6802; C: (302) 554-0060 andrea. wojcik@delaware.
gov Keep up to date by receiving a daily digest email, around noon, of current news release posts from state agencies on news. delaware. gov. Built by the Government Information Center
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Sports facilities in Delaware hosting events attracting out-of-state visitors. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Sports Tourism Capital Investment Fund is funded by Delaware Tourism Office. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Delaware. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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