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.)

Information required to apply:

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