Ready, Set, Go! (RSG) Grant Program

Ceiling: $30,000
Applications Due: Rolling
State
Wisconsin Department of Tourism

This program provides financial support to Wisconsin destinations to help them secure competitive sporting events by covering up to 50% of associated bid fees or venue costs, with a maximum of $30,000 available per request.

Description

The Ready, Set, Go! (RSG) Grant Program aims to assist destinations within Wisconsin in attracting competitive sporting events that necessitate an upfront cash or financial commitment. This initiative seeks to give Wisconsin destinations a competitive advantage in the sports marketing niche, which is one of the fastest-growing sectors. The program offers matching grants from a fund of $110,000 per fiscal year, with each destination/request eligible for up to 50% of a bid fee or other allowable site/venue/municipal fees, with a cap of $30,000 during the State fiscal year. The grant specifically excludes funding for in-state events that are regularly scheduled or rotate destinations within the state, and organizations that receive earmarked funding or apply for a Joint Effort Marketing grant for the same project within the same fiscal year are ineligible.

Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual deadlines: January 1st, April 1st, September 1st

Eligibility

States
Wisconsin
Regions
All
Eligible Entities
Nonprofits, City or township governments, County governments, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Special district governments, State governments
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Funding

Program Funding
$110,000
Award Ceiling
$30,000
Award Floor
Award Count

Timing

Posted Date
March 08, 2024
App Status
Accepting Applications
Pre-app Deadline
Application Deadline

Funder

Funding Source
Source Type
State
Contact Name
Heidi Schultz
Contact Email
Contact Phone

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