Youth & Amateur Sports Grant Program
and Michael Erin Busch Fund
FY27 Grant Program Update: FY27 grant applications will open on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET and will remain open for 45 days, closing on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
The Notice of Intent (NOI) process has been discontinued. All funding requests must now be submitted through the applicable full grant application. All other FY27 grant program policies and event eligibility requirements remain in effect.
For direct access to the application portals, visit the How to Apply section of the Maryland Sports grants website.
Tips
Before Applying
- Non-governmental entities must confirm that their organization is in good standing with the State of Maryland. Check your status here.
- Review the Guidelines and Program Eligibility Policy
- Have your budget worksheet ready for upload. Reminder: the budget worksheet is used to confirm that the amount requested does not exceed 30% of the event budget.
- Be sure to account for any costs associated with required grant deliverables, including signage or other recognition materials, in your event budget.
- Per the Grant & Fund Guidelines, the Maryland Sports Commission and Maryland Stadium Authority must be recognized in accordance with the Grant Agreement.
- Review the Grant Brand Guidelines & Requirements before producing signage, printed materials, digital materials, or other grant-related recognition.
[Grant Brand Guidelines & Requirements] - Download approved Maryland Sports Commission and Maryland Stadium Authority logo files here.
After Award
Award status will be sent via email. The next steps are to complete required documentation:
- Grant Agreement
- Provide W9 & invoice
Reminder, only 75% of the total Grant Award will be allocated prior to event/receipt of Post Event Report. Exceptions are made for bid fees (this does not include sanctioning fees or fees tied to the number of teams registered). For questions, contact us.
You will be required to submit proof of insurance documentation. This will be done through the Grant Portal only.
To research the status of your invoice payment, we ask that you register to access the State’s General Accounting Division’s (GAD’s) Online Service Center, you will be able to see your invoice status, ie. check number, wire information or due date. You may access that site by following the link below:
http://interactive.marylandtaxes.gov/extranet/gad/GADLogin/login.asp
Additionally, please visit the ‘Accounts Payable‘ section on our parent company Maryland Stadium Authority’s website. Here you will find steps to ascertain to date information.
Quick Close Out
Within 45 days of your event wrapping up you are to submit a Post Event Report. Information gathered in the report includes:
- Close out budget for the event
- Copies of receipts, invoices or checks showing how grant funds were used
- Documentation of Maryland Sports Commission & MSA representation
- See your Grant Agreement for more information.
Completing this report is required to receive remaining Funds.
The Grant Portal will have the most up to date status information for you.
To research the status of your invoice payment once it leaves in house processing, we ask that you register to access the State’s General Accounting Division’s (GAD’s) Online Service Center, you will be able to see your invoice status, ie. check number, wire information or due date. You may access that site by following the link below:
http://interactive.marylandtaxes.gov/extranet/gad/GADLogin/login.asp
Additionally, please visit the ‘Accounts Payable‘ section on our parent company Maryland Stadium Authority’s website. Here you will find steps to ascertain information as well.
Being in Compliance
Grant recipients are required to comply with the Grant Brand Guidelines & Requirements for proper recognition of the Maryland Sports Commission and Maryland Stadium Authority.
Review the Grant Brand Guidelines & Requirements (click here) for logo usage requirements, approved configurations, limited-space guidance, and other compliance information.
If you have questions about proper logo use or whether proposed materials meet grant requirements, contact your Grant Manager before production or publication.
