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"The recent economic impact study confirmed that sports tourism is a significant economic driver in our state, attracting millions of visitors to Delaware each year and generating millions of dollars in revenue," said Jessica Welch, director of the Delaware Tourism Office.

DELAWARE - The Delaware Tourism Office has awarded $10 million through the Sports Tourism Capital Investment Fund to five sports facilities. The fund, created under the Fiscal Year 2024 Bond and Capital Improvements Act, supports facility upgrades to attract out-of-state visitors and enhance the state economy.

According to the Delaware Tourism Office, applications for the fund were accepted from Aug. 1 to Sept. 13, 2024. Out of 17 applications requesting more than $47 million, a total of $10 million was available for distribution.