Pernambuco Launches R$9 Million Sports Incentive Program for 2026
Pernambuco's 2026 Sports Incentive Law allocates R$9 million for sports and parasports projects via ICMS tax incentives, with application open from July 20 to August 28.
- • Pernambuco allocates R$9 million for sports and paradesport projects in 2026 through ICMS tax incentive.
- • Non-profit organizations can apply online between July 20 and August 28, 2026.
- • Selection timeline includes project analysis, preliminary results, appeals, and final results through mid-September.
- • Secretary Ivete Lacerda stresses importance of following edital deadlines and documentation rules.
Key details
The Pernambuco Sports Secretariat has officially published the edital for the 2026 State Law of Sports Incentive, announcing a R$9 million fund aimed at supporting sports and paradesport projects across the state. This funding will be distributed through a tax incentive mechanism linked to the ICMS tax, allowing companies to redirect part of their tax obligations to sponsor approved initiatives.
Non-profit organizations in Pernambuco that meet the edital's requirements are eligible to apply for this funding. Applications will open from July 20 and close on August 28, 2026. Interested parties must submit their proposals online through the Secretaria de Esportes’ official website, where all necessary documents, including work plan templates, budget maps, and the upcoming pricing table (to be published July 20), are available.
The selection process is structured with clear deadlines and procedures. Project analysis will occur between August 28 and September 4, followed by the publication of preliminary results on September 4. The program then allows for an appeals period from September 8 to 10, culminating in the announcement of final results on September 17, 2026.
Secretary of Sports, Ivete Lacerda, highlighted the critical importance of adhering strictly to the edital’s timelines and documentation rules to ensure a smooth application process. Local sports and parasports initiatives stand to benefit significantly from this injection of resources, which aims to strengthen Pernambuco’s sports development ecosystem.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
