Ohio Sports Event Grant Program
Ohio Sports Event Grant Program supports local organizers and governments with reimbursement for hosting costs tied to major sporting competitions, helping bring events to Ohio and generate state and local revenue.
Funder: Ohio Department of Development
Due Dates: Application deadline not specified
Funding Amounts: At least 50% of projected incremental sales tax receipts, up to $2 million or qualifying costs, whichever is less
Summary: Reimbursement grants help bring major sporting events to Ohio and generate revenue for the state and local communities.
Key Information: The director must project more than $250,000 in incremental sales tax receipts for the event.
Description
The Ohio Department of Development administers this program to help attract national and international sporting competitions to Ohio. Grants offset qualifying costs that local organizers and governments incur under a game support contract with a site selection organization. The program aims to generate additional revenue for the state and local communities.
Qualifying work can include acquiring, renovating, or constructing facilities needed to prepare for a game; conducting the game; and providing assurances required by the site selection organization. Funding is tied to the incremental sales tax receipts the department projects will result from preparing for and presenting the event in its market area.
