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Iowa Regional Sports Authority District (RSAD) Program

Annual state grants of up to $75,000 per district to convention and visitors bureaus for promotion of nonprofessional sporting events; requires a 50% cash match and a certified seven-member RSAD board; up to ten districts certified per grant cycle.

About this program

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Eligibility

Convention and visitors bureaus in Iowa that establish a certified Regional Sports Authority District (RSAD) with a seven-member board including at least three city council members; eligible only for nonprofessional sporting event promotion.

Requirements

  • Must be a convention and visitors bureau
  • Establish a seven-member RSAD board with at least three city council members
  • Submit application by annual deadline (typically late July)