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Ballpark Pitch Grant

Activating the Ballpark

Bringing arts, culture, and community to the Ballpark

The Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) Pitch Grant supports community-centered events that activate the Ballpark through arts, culture, wellness, and connection.

This funding opportunity is designed to encourage inclusive public experiences that celebrate the Ballpark neighborhood, foster a sense of place, and invite the community to reimagine how the stadium can serve as a gathering space.

Selected organizations may receive up to $10,000 to plan and deliver an event at Smith’s Ballpark during the 2026 calendar year.

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What We're Looking For

Pitch Grant funding is intended to support in-person, public events that:

  • Activate the Ballpark or the stadium parking lot

  • Promote arts, culture, wellness, and community connection

  • Are open and accessible to the public

  • Reflect and celebrate the Ballpark neighborhood

Examples may include (but are not limited to):

  • Cultural performances or festivals

  • Community wellness or movement-based events

  • Arts programming, exhibitions, or workshops

  • Neighborhood celebrations or gatherings

Grant Amount & Key Benefits

  • Grant award: Up to $10,000 per event

  • Stadium rental fee: Waived for approved event days and one day of load-in/load-out

  • Funding source: CRA State Street Project Area Fund

Grant funds may be used for direct event-related costs such as performers, equipment, staging, staffing, marketing, accessibility accommodations, permits, and insurance.

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Who Can Apply

Applicants must:

  • Serve or engage the Ballpark neighborhood (Council District 5)

  • Propose an event that takes place at the Ballpark

  • Be able to deliver the event in calendar year 2026

  • Preference will be given to Utah-based nonprofit organizations

Use of Funds

Eligible uses include:

  • Event production and programming costs

  • Performer, artist, or instructor fees

  • Equipment, staging, sound, lighting, or technical rentals

  • Event staffing, security, and operations

  • Event-specific marketing and outreach

  • Accessibility accommodations

  • Permits, licenses, and required insurance

Pitch Grant funds may not be used for:

  • General administrative or overhead expenses

  • Political events or advocacy

  • Medical services or health clinics

  • Virtual or online-only events

  • Private or invitation-only events

  • Events charging more than $50 per ticket

  • Alcohol purchases

  • Fundraising activities or unrelated sponsorships

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Reporting

Within 60 days after the event, funded organizations must submit a short report including:

  • A brief narrative summary

  • Estimated attendance

  • Photos or media highlights (if available)

  • Lessons learned or community feedback

When feasible, recipients are asked to acknowledge the CRA’s support in event materials.

Ready to Pitch Your Event?

The Pitch Grant is an opportunity to activate a beloved community space, elevate local creativity, and bring people together at the Ballpark.

Pitch Grant Application
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