One of the primary ways that the SDTMD works to bring visitors to San Diego, and increase room night stays, is through the direct funding of contractors for various events and programs. Funding is requested through the annual application process. For FY 2023, SDTMD grants will support the following contractors:
Entity/Program
Event Date
Funding
Sports San Diego
On-going
$840,000
San Diego Diplomacy Council
On-going
$45,000
California State Games — Summer
July 14-17, 2022
$100,000
Billy Jean King Girls National Tennis Championship
August 6-14, 2022
$50,000
Zero Emissions Summit & Expo
September 6-9, 2022
$171,875
San Diego Bayfair / Thunderboats
September 15-19, 2022
$120,000
San Diego Tennis Open
October 10-13, 2022
$74,000
San Diego Bay Food + Wine Festival
November 9-13, 2022
$74,500
Wonderfront
November 18-20, 2022
$250,000
Old Town Luche Libre Festival
Nov 29-Dec 1, 2022
$25,710
Surf College Cup
December 2-4, 2022
$55,000
Winter Gold Squash Tournament
December 16-18, 2022
$30,000
San Diego Bowl Game Association – Holiday Bowl
December 2022
$435,000
Legit Rare Football All American Championships
December 2022
$74,500
Surf Cup Challenge
January 13-16, 2023
$55,000
California State Games — Winter
February-March 2023
$60,000
San Diego Crew Classic
April 1-3, 2023
$125,500
U.S. Police and Fire Championships
June 2023
$70,000
World Lacrosse Championships
June 21-July 1, 2023
$130,000
SDTMD is proud to have helped fund many of San Diego’s signature events and programs over the years.
