The Healey-Driscoll Administration and the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) are pleased to announce that the inaugural round of the Sports and Entertainment Events Fund Grant Program has opened. Established and appropriated through Chapter 73 of the Acts of 2025, this fund is designed to support a competitive matching grant program for major sports or entertainment events.  

The $10 million available in this round is dedicated to supporting uses related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Non-profit organizations and municipalities are eligible to apply, and by statute, no more than half the balance of the fund may be granted to any one recipient in any calendar year. MOTT will consider applications supporting match hosting, Fan Fests, watch parties, and team home bases. Per statute, grants will take into account both economic impact and geographic equity. 

More information and the program application can be found at https://mott.submittable.com/submit