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The Healey-Driscoll administration on March 23 announced $10 million in awards to 17 recipients through the Sports and Entertainment Events Fund Grant program, which supports celebrations and community watch parties across Massachusetts related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The grant program, operated in partnership with the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism, supports costs associated with the World Cup, including public safety, transportation, and celebrations.
Gov. Maura Healey said investing in these activities ensures that the World Cup will have positive impacts throughout Massachusetts.
“These events will create opportunities for residents and visitors to come together, celebrate the world’s game, support our local businesses, and experience the energy and connection that sports can inspire,” Healey said in a prepared statement.
Massachusetts will play host to seven World Cup matches from June 13 to July 9.
The $10 million was appropriated through a supplemental budget bill enacted last November.
Grants were awarded to Boston Soccer 2026, Boston, Brockton, Burlington, Cambridge, Chelsea, Easthampton, Everett, Greenfield, Lexington, the Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association, Meet Boston, Metrowest Tourism and Visitors Bureau, Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council and the Latinx Center of Lowell, the U.S Haitian Chamber of Commerce, Weymouth, and Worcester.
More information about the grant program and award recipients is available online.