The Bowser administration and Events DC announced on Tuesday the launch of applications for the 2024 Large Events Grant Program.
The program is managed by Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for the District. The grant program consists of $3.5 million and will support the District鈥檚 cultural and economic vitality by providing grant funding to nonprofit organizations planning to host large events with more than 10,000 people attending.
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Program funding can be used to support expenses associated with hosting the event, including government fees, venue rentals, security, labor costs, equipment, and other infrastructure costs. This process also will consider the socio-economic benefits of the event, including highlighting, promoting, or celebrating the history and culture of communities in the District.
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The program is funded by the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development through a grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) Travel, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation program. Applicants must be a nonprofit organization, produce an event in the District by September 30, 2025, and demonstrate their history of hosting large events, among other requirements.