MOTT Round 2 Sports and Entertainment Events Fund Grants

The Sports and Entertainment Events Fund was established by Chapter 73 of the Acts of 2025 to support major sports or entertainment events through a competitive grant program. The program is administered by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT). The fund is anticipated to award up to $10,000,000 in this funding round. Eligible applicants include public agencies, municipalities, tribal entities, or nonprofit organizations incorporated in Massachusetts. The application must be submitted online by April 28, 2026. The grant program will prioritize proposals based on viability, economic impact and need, clarity and vision, and geographic equity. Some key points to consider: • Expenses supporting hosting of FIFA World Cup matches • Expenses supporting official Fan Fest • Expenses supporting team home bases and base camps • Expenses supporting watch parties • Eligible expenses may include transportation, public safety, wayfinding and signage, services for disabilities, equity, inclusion, and sustainability efforts, volunteer support costs, event services, sports marketing, construction, functioning, or operation of a sports or entertainment event.