The bill establishes the Kansas sports tourism grant program, which will be administered by the secretary of commerce. The program aims to provide matching grants to tourism or sports-related organizations to support and enhance sports tourism events in Kansas, thereby attracting out-of-state visitors and generating economic impact. Grants will be awarded on a $1-for-$1 matching basis, contingent upon a post-event analysis, and will be available for both existing and new sports tourism events held in the state. The bill specifies that at least $250,000 of the available funds must be reserved for events in counties other than Sedgwick, Wyandotte, and Johnson.

Additionally, the bill outlines the application process for potential grant recipients, including the requirement for event owners to obtain sponsorship and submit detailed applications. It also establishes the Kansas sports tourism program grant fund, which will receive an initial transfer of $1,500,000 from the state economic development initiatives fund, subject to appropriations. The total amount of grants awarded each fiscal year is capped at $1,500,000. The program is set to expire on June 30, 2030, at which point all remaining funds will be transferred to the state general fund, and the program will be abolished.