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Foundation Annual Grants for Youth Sports
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Funding Amount

$50,000 state funds + $25,000 cash match

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Sports Grant

Funder: Iowa Tourism Office (division of Iowa Economic Development Authority), administered by Greater Burlington Sports Commission

Geographic Scope: Greater Burlington area; sporting events must attract tourists from outside an 80-mile radius

Focus Areas: Non-professional sporting events including youth sports, high school athletic activities, and Special Olympics

Award Structure:

  • State funding: $50,000 per selected grant partner

  • Required cash match: $25,000 (50% of awarded amount = $25,000 contribution required from each partner)

  • Program distributes $50,000 total to ten Iowa Sports Commissions statewide

    • Eligibility:

  • Must be a sporting event that attracts tourists from outside an 80-mile radius

  • Must be non-professional events (youth sports, high school athletics, Special Olympics)

  • Applicant must pay all eligible expenses and save receipts for reimbursement

    • Program Requirements:

  • Funds must be spent between July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024

  • Each selected partner contributes 50% of their awarded amount as cash match

  • All receipts, proof of payment, and documentation must be submitted for reimbursement

    • Eligible Expenses:

  • Event Marketing (print, digital, billboard in markets 80+ miles outside Des Moines County)

  • Direct Mail Campaign Expenses (development, printing, postage; must include Greater Burlington Sports Commission and Iowa Economic Development Authority logos)

  • Printed Materials (pre-event promotional pieces; must include logos)

  • Bid fees, rights fees, or guarantee money for events or tournaments

  • Equipment or venue rental

  • Fees and costs for officials

    • Contact: Greater Burlington Sports Commission partnership with Greater Burlington Convention & Visitors Bureau

    Phone: 319-752-6365

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Download Application: Obtain the FY24 Sports Grant application form from the Greater Burlington Partnership website
    2. Partner with Sports Commission: Work with the Greater Burlington Sports Commission to submit application
    3. Submit Application: Complete and return application (specific submission details not provided in available materials)
    4. Document Expenses: Track all eligible expenses with receipts and proof of payment
    5. Request Reimbursement: Submit documentation to Greater Burlington Convention & Visitors Bureau for expense reimbursement

      Required Materials

    • FY24 Sports Grant application form
    • Documentation of all eligible expenses
    • Receipts and proof of payment
    • Event marketing materials showing Greater Burlington Sports Commission and Iowa Economic Development Authority logos (for applicable expenses)

      Notes

    • The Greater Burlington Sports Commission will partner with local sporting event organizations to submit the application
    • All eligible expenses must be documented and saved for submission
    • Reimbursement contingent on proper documentation
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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-sports

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