Louisiana Office of Tourism Competitive Grant Program (CGP) – Sports Events
Annual tourism marketing grant reimbursing advertising expenses for Louisiana events that attract visitors from beyond a 50-mile radius, including sports competitions and championships; FY 2025–26 maximum award is $15,000 per applicant for confirmed tourism events between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026; sports competitions drawing participants from at least 3 states or internationally are explicitly eligible; paid as reimbursement after the event.
About this program
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Eligibility
Louisiana organizations hosting a tourism event (including sports competitions and championships) that takes place in Louisiana between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026; event must attract visitors from beyond a 50-mile radius; sports competitions must draw participants from at least 3 states or from another country.
Requirements
- Louisiana-based organization hosting a tourism event in Louisiana
- Event must occur between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026
- Event must attract visitors from beyond a 50-mile radius