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Find similar grantsYouth & Amateur Sports Grant Program is sponsored by Maryland Sports Commission. Provides grants to bring new youth and amateur sporting events to Maryland and support the growth and sustainability of existing events.
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How to Apply - Maryland Sports Commission Youth & Amateur Sports Grant Program and Michael Erin Busch Fund FY27 Grant Program Update: FY27 grant applications will open on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 11:00 a. m. ET and will remain open for 45 days , closing on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 11:59 p.
m. ET . The Notice of Intent (NOI) process has been discontinued .
All funding requests must now be submitted through the applicable full grant application. All other FY27 grant program policies and event eligibility requirements remain in effect. The Grant & Fund is now powered by Zengine!
We have partnered with WizeHize to use their software Zengine to enhance processing of Grant & Fund applications. Review the steps below and then click the button to get started. Step 1: Click the button below to be directed to the Youth and Amateur Sports Grant & Michael Erin Busch Fund application portal.
Step 2: Create an account for your organization. This is where you add all business related information. Step 3: Create your event.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations hosting youth and amateur sporting events in Maryland. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was November 12, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Youth & Amateur Sports Grant Program is funded by Maryland Sports Commission. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Maryland. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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