Executive Office of Economic Development - Sports and Entertainment Events Fund Grants - BD-26-1100-EED01-EED01-124985 (2026)
Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development | Commonwealth of MassachusettsState · Boston, MA- Due
- Mar 4, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 3, 2026
- Primary contact
- Charlie Ticotsky
- (617) 788-3610
The 30-second brief
The Executive Office of Economic Development and the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) issue this Request for Responses (RFR) for the 2026 Sports and Entertainment Events Fund Grants, established to support major sports or entertainment events related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Funding categories include expenses supporting hosting matches, official Fan Fest, team home bases and base camps, and watch parties. Eligible expenses encompass transportation, public safety, wayfinding and signage, services for disabilities, equity, inclusion, and sustainability efforts, volunteer support costs, event services, sports marketing, and viewing licenses. Applicants must be public agencies, municipalities, tribal entities, or non-profit organizations incorporated in Massachusetts with 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) status, operational before January 1, 2025. All grants require at least a 1:1 match. The submission deadline is March 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM. An optional pre-application webinar is scheduled for February 11, 2026.
Viability (35%), Economic Impact and Need (35%), Clarity and vision (20%), Geographic equity other state priorities (10%)
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Summary
The Executive Office of Economic Development and the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) issue this Request for Responses (RFR) for the 2026 Sports and Entertainment Events Fund Grants, established to support major sports or entertainment events related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Funding categories include expenses supporting hosting matches, official Fan Fest, team home bases and base camps, and watch parties. Eligible expenses encompass transportation, public safety, wayfinding and signage, services for disabilities, equity, inclusion, and sustainability efforts, volunteer support costs, event services, sports marketing, and viewing licenses. Applicants must be public agencies, municipalities, tribal entities, or non-profit organizations incorporated in Massachusetts with 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) status, operational before January 1, 2025. All grants require at least a 1:1 match. The submission deadline is March 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM. An optional pre-application webinar is scheduled for February 11, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
- Submit to
- https://mott.submittable.com/submit
- Scope location
- Boston, MA
- Reported agency
- Executive Office of Economic Development
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development | Commonwealth of Massachusetts?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 4, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: https://mott.submittable.com/submit. For questions, contact Charlie Ticotsky.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development | Commonwealth of Massachusetts in MA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Charlie Ticotsky at (617) 788-3610. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Viability (35%), Economic Impact and Need (35%), Clarity and vision (20%), Geographic equity other state priorities (10%)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Boston, MA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.