Bloomington’s Sports Grant Program
The Bloomington Minnesota Travel & Tourism Sports Grant Program was developed to create new or enhance existing events that will attract out-of-town visitors to Bloomington, increasing hotel occupancy and providing economic development for our community.
GRANT FUND GUIDELINES
- Eligible applicants include a sport event and/or sport organization that creates tourism and visitor spending in Bloomington area
- BMTT’s Sports Grant Program Committee (SGPC) and staff will be reviewing grants with final ratification from the BMTT’s full Board of Directors
- Emphasis on NEW tournaments
- Tournaments that have already been booked are not eligible
- Maximum number of grants per event is up to 1 per year for up to 3 years
- Applicant must use BMTT’s lead service for securing hotel rooms
- Maximum amount that can be awarded per application is $2,500
2025 DEADLINES
- Applications must be received by 5:00pm CST Tuesday, December 31, 2024
- Award announcements will be made by 5:00pm CST Friday, January 24, 2025
If you are interested in applying for the BMTT Sports Grant Program please complete the application and someone will contact you within 1 business day.
If you have questions, contact Todd Lehrke, Destination Sales Director at [email protected] or 952-278-8518.