Sports & Events Grant Program
FY 2023/2024 ApplicationThank you for your interest in Brevard County Sports & Events Grant Program. VERY IMPORTANT: Please read this entire page to the end before you begin the application, paying special attention to all of the Necessary Important Documents section.
The primary purpose of the Sports & Events Grant Program is to promote Brevard County as a sports event destination by offering funding assistance to support and enhance athletic events seeking to be held on Florida's Space Coast.The following application is the first step to apply for Sports & Events Grant Program funding. Please allow approximately 30 minutes to complete the application form and upload the attachments. A copy of the application form is available to you on request. To obtain a Word or PDF version of this application, please email the grant administrator Terry Parks, Sports Commissioner at: Terrence.Parks@VisitSpaceCoast.com .
Each application shall only contain ONE event and MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THIS ONLINE PORTAL.Please note that while completing the application you are UNABLE TO SAVE your progress and go back at a later time. We encourage you to assemble all of your data and descriptions needed before beginning the application.The last question will give you the opportunity to upload your project or event documents, which are required for a complete application package. After your application has been received, a confirmation email will be sent to you confirming receipt and a copy of your application will be emailed to you within five (5) business days from the date of receipt as staff reviews for completion of both the application and required attachments.
If you have any questions regarding the application or other inquiries please contact Terry Parks, Sports Commissioner at Terrence.Parks@VisitSpaceCoast.com or via phone at 321-349-2997.Eligibility RequirementsThe Sports Committee allocates funds from its annual budget to a grant program for Event Owners, Rights Holders, Tournament Directors, Groups and Organizations that coordinate events with a demonstrated history of visitor impact or the significant potential to draw visitors to the area. The Sports & Events Grant Program is administered by the Tourist Development Council with recommendations from the Sports Committee.
| Lodging Room Nights |
Funding Levels |
| 200 (minimum) |
Up to $5,000 |
| 201 - 500 |
$5,001 - $7,500 |
| 501 – 1,000 |
$7,501 - $15,000 |
| 1,001+ |
$15,001 - $20,000* |
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Required Attachments
At the end of the Application, please upload the following documents and label as the following:
- Attachment (1) - Event location map
- Attachment (2) - Event plan
- Attachment (3) - Event budget (REQUIRES BOTH REVENUES AND EXPENSES)
- Attachment (4) - Marketing Plan
REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
- Sports Event Grant Program funding Guidelines
- Sports Event Grant Program funding Event Budget Template (include revenue AND expenses)
- Sports Event Grant Program Marketing Plan Template
REQUIRED POST-EVENT DOCUMENTS
- Post-Event Sports & Events Overnight Room/Lodging Report
- Post-Event Master Invoice Reimbursement Request Master Invoice
- Post-Event Reimbursement Procedures
Project Application
All items and questions must be fully addressed within the application to receive funding consideration. Please click 'Next' (or RIGHT arrow) to begin the application.