International Competition Sponsorship Program

The purpose of the grant is to sponsor international competitions, that are recognized by an international governing body, to be hosted in Nebraska. This response is an enumerated eligible use for a presumed impacted industries under 31 Part 35 as indicated in Treasury guidance Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds - Final Rule . Who is Eligible to Apply? The International Competition Sponsorship Program grant application will be open to Nebraska-based nonprofit organizations. To qualify, the Nebraska-based nonprofit organizations must be working with a recognized international governing body that governs, manages and/or oversees an international competition that will be held in Nebraska in 2023; and/or the Nebraska-based nonprofit must be working to attract an international competition will be held in Nebraska in 2023, and that is governed, managed and/or overseen by an international governing body. Important Definitions Nonprofit: Pursuant to the Supplementary Information promulgated with 31 Part 35 the definition of nonprofit includes 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(19) organizations. International Competition: A formal, standardized contest between teams/individuals representing two or more countries. International Governing Body: An organization that has been formally established and recognized to set the guidelines for a particular competition or contest between international teams/individuals. Application Information International Competition Sponsorship Program Application Period: Open Date - 10/28/2022 9:00 AM Central Standard Time Close Date - 11/4/2022 5:00 PM Central Standard Time Period of Performance: Funds to be expended by December 31, 2026. Award Amount:   Not to exceed $500,000. Anticipated Award Date: 11/2022 Program Resources Title File Type Date Cash Match Quarterly Report Template Excel August 17, 2023 International Competition Sponsorship Program Manual PDF November 16, 2022 Grant Management Resources This page will provide technical assistance on using AmpliFund to apply for and manage grants awarded by DED. Learn More To stay up to date on the latest news, subscribe to the Nebraska International Event Sponsorship Fund email list here. Subscribe Press Releases & Announcements Press Releases Nebraska Department of Economic Development Awards $500,000 for Nebraska International Competition Sponsorship Program Have questions? Leo Morales