Amateur Sporting Tax Credit Program

Alert

This program is scheduled to sunset on August 28, 2025. As of August 29, 2025, the Department will no longer accept new applications or support contracts.

Please note that all existing project applications must have a fully executed Support Contract submitted by or on August 28, 2025. Any project that fails to meet this requirement will be withdrawn from the program.

Description

This program provides local community organizations incentives to help those organizations secure location of amateur sporting events in their communities.

Do I Qualify?

Eligible Applicants

  • Certified sponsors
  • Endorsing counties
  • Endorsing municipalities
  • Local organizing committees

How Do I Apply?

Application Process

  1. An applicant reviews the webpage under the "Do I Qualify" tab to make sure they are eligible.
  2. A Project Proposal is then submitted to the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED).
  3. Once approved, the applicant must submit its support contract to DED.
  4. The applicant then submits an Event Notification to DED between 30-60 days prior to the date of the sporting event.
  5. . Lastly, a Cost Certification form is submitted, within 90 days after the completion of the sporting event.

File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Upload Instructions

Upload Program Application(s) and Documents

The FTP is a file system that allows you to send large documents that are too big to go through email. Sending documents through FTP can also help you save space in your inbox!

To upload a file, please click the following link and enter the username and password provided below: 

Username: ded.redevelopment
Password: BCSformupload2020

Need help? Click here.

A notification email confirming receipt will be sent to the email address listed in the application within 3 business days.

The original Application and attachments should be mailed to the address below:
Department of Economic Development
PO Box 118
Jefferson City, MO 65102

Need Help?

Please reach out to us at redevelopment@ded.mo.gov or 573-522-8004 with any questions. 

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