Welcome to the FY21 Tidelands Activation Program Sponsorship.
The Port of San Diego offers sponsorship to a wide variety of local events through the Tidelands Activation Program (TAP) in an effort to create a vibrant waterfront experience. This annual grant program provides funding and/or service-fee waivers for large and small events that engage the community and inspire visitors to enjoy San Diego Bay.
APPLICATION TIMELINE
Applications for event sponsorships are submitted annually for the Port’s upcoming fiscal year, which runs from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021.
The timeline* for applying for the FY21 TAP is as follows:
| DATE | ACTION |
| November 13, 2019 | FY21 TAP application release |
| January 8, 2020 | FY21 TAP application submittal deadline |
| January–February 2020 | District staff review |
| March 2020 | TAP Advisory Committee review |
| April 2020 | Board review and approval |
| June 2020 | Award notification |
| June 2020 – May 2021 | Agreements prepared based on date of event |
*Timeline subject to change
Whom can I contact if I have any questions?
For program questions, please contact Terrie Eichholz at tap@portofsandiego.org .
For technical questions regarding the online application, please contact info@surveymonkeyapply.com.