Maryland Sports Commission – Youth & Amateur Sports Grant and Michael Erin Busch Fund
Maryland Sports Commission grant program for youth and amateur sports competitions hosted in Maryland; funding typically ranges from $2,500 to $75,000 per event; MSC relaunched its online grant portal June 27, 2025 with a 55-day application window closing August 11, 2025 and introduced the Event Impact Calculator (EIC) Tool for evaluation; in FY2025 MSC supported 50+ major sporting events generating $277.3M in direct business sales and 37,115 jobs; next grant cycle expected annually.
About this program
Visit the program website for full details.
Eligibility
Organizations hosting youth or amateur sports competitions in Maryland that drive economic impact, tourism, and participation; both local/regional and national competitions are eligible; events must demonstrate measurable economic benefit to Maryland communities.
Requirements
- Host a qualifying youth or amateur sports competition in Maryland
- Apply through the MSC online grant portal at marylandsports.us/grants-overview
- Complete the Event Impact Calculator (EIC) Tool as part of the application