Florida Sports Foundation Grant
Grant Overview:
Matching Funds Requirement:
Both grant types require a minimum 2:1 match
For every $1 requested from FSF, $2 in verified matching funds is required
Minor (Regional) Grant Funding: Up to $100,000
Requires an Economic Impact Ratio of $100:1
Example: $50,000 request = $5,000,000 projected impact
Major Grant Funding: Requests of $100,000–$300,000
Requires an Economic Impact Ratio of $150:1
Example: $200,000 request = $30,000,000 projected impact
Typically for major championships (MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS, NCAA Final Four, etc.)
Post-Award Requirements:
-Proof of insurance (uploaded at least two weeks prior to the event; FSF listed as additional insured with $1M per occurrence)
Post-Event Documentation:
-Hotel room nights used
-Ticket sales and attendee data (including geographic origin)
-Youth events: number of youth and adult participants with geographic data
-Estimated economic impact
-Participant counts and/or event schedule
-Screenshots/photos showing FSF “Play in Florida” logo on website and signage at event
-Invoices and/or proof of payment
-Supporting narrative summarizing the event
Scoring Criteria:
-Economic impact, ROI, and out-of-state visitation: 50%+
-Florida visibility, community impact, first-time/relocated events: 20%
-Health & fitness programming and youth engagement: 10%
-Budget, matching funds, and organizational preparedness: remaining score
-Bonus points for off-season timing, sustainability, or military-inclusive features