Cedar Valley Sports Commission Grant Program

_NOTE: The following deadlines apply to all grant requests of $1,500 or more. Grant requests of less than $1500 may be submitted at any time and will be reviewed on a monthly basis. In consideration of special circumstances, the CVSC reserves the right to accept and review grant applications at any time—outside of the schedule outlined above. All applicants are required to consult with CVSC Executive Director before the application is submitted for review by CVSC Board Members._

Cedar Valley Sports Commission Grant Program

The Cedar Valley Sports Commission offers grants for events and projects that support its mission of attracting visitors and fostering sports development in the Cedar Valley. This program aims to encourage growth, engagement, and participation in local sporting events and initiatives.

Eligibility

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• Projects must be classified as sports related.
  • Entities applying for a grant will be required to define how their project is sports related, if the situation is not obvious to the lay person.
• Projects must further the mission of the Cedar Valley Sports Commission.
• Only items falling under the following categories may be eligible for receiving funding from the Cedar Valley Sports Commission.
  • Other items will be reviewed as necessary.
  • Facility Rental
  • Fees for officials, trainers, etc.
  • Travel for officials, trainers, VIPs
  • Event/Project Marketing
  • Must be purchased in markets 100+ miles away from Waterloo/Cedar Falls
  • May be print, electronic, or billboard.
  • Direct Mail Campaign Expenses
  • Including development, printing, and postage
  • Printed Materials
  • Pre-Event collateral pieces that promote participation in the project/event
  • Bid or guarantee money for events or tournaments
  • Event prize money used to attract participants
  • Equipment purchase and rental (mats, bleachers, lights, etc)
  • Equipment must be that which will directly affect the organization’s ability to hosta tournament that will bring in visitors to the community.
  • Honorariums for individuals (referees, officials, etc.) specifically engaged in the event.
  • Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages
• Applications must include event budget, proof of liability insurance, as well as a list of board of directors/those in charge of event.

Ineligibility

• The following items are examples of non-fundable items; these examples are not intended to be all inclusive and ultimately are subject to the discretion of the Commission.
  • Annual operating expenses
  • Professional legal, medical, engineering, accounting, auditing, or consultant services
  • Salaries, wages, or administrative fees that are not directly tied to the event or project in the application
  • Items for re-sale (tee-shirts printed for sale at event)
  • Travel expenses of staff
  • In-house postage and material inventory
  • Donations and in-kind contributions to sponsors
  • Awards such as plaques, trophies, gift certificates etc.
  • Tangible personal property including, but not limited to: copy machines, fax machines, computer equipment, typewriters, other office equipment
  • Interest or reduction of deficits or loans
  • Anything contrary to federal or state law or local ordinance.
  • Giveaway items for participants (shirts, trinkets, etc)
  • Alcoholic Beverages
• Requests for funds will not be considered if they are to supplement daily operating budgets, or if they are to fund events or projects that will not (in the estimation of the Commission) have a distinguished and lasting positive effect on the community.