The Sports Event Funding (SEF) Program is a program of the Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County (SEA) that provides grants and loans to support Eligible Sports Events.
Donor Name: Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County
State: Pennsylvania
County: Allegheny County (PA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/15/2022
Size of the Grant: up to $75,000
Details:
The Sports Event Funding (SEF) Program provides financial assistance to support major sporting events that provide significant economic impact to Allegheny County. Qualifying events include athletic or Esports events, whether professional or amateur, that are regulated and sanctioned by a regional, national, or international organization or association. The event must occur within two years of the application date.
Submitted applications will be evaluated on the following factors:
- Impact of the event on the Allegheny County economy
- Potential to attract visitors from outside of the immediate area
- Potential to provide high-value exposure to the region
- Financial need and level of private investment
- Event quality, readiness, and likelihood of success
- Diversity, accessibility, and environmental sustainability
Funding Information
The financial assistance may be provided as a grant or a loan, for eligible expenses, in an amount not in excess of $75,000, for events to occur within two (2) years of the date of application.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants are:
- SportsPITTSBURGH, as the entity overseeing the local support for the event, or
- the legally existing entity or organization that would contract for the holding of the event (must have been in existence for at least two (2) years).
For more information, visit Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County.
