Depending on the level of success, these bodybuilders may receive monetary compensation from sponsors, much like athletes in other sports.

Although each American team enjoyed financial support from wealthy individuals, all competed for and received substantial money from corporate sponsors as well.

Luminato receives funding from sponsors, private donors, ticket sales, and various government agencies.

The event receives a fair bit of support from personal and corporate sponsors.

The foundation receives other support from numerous societies and private sponsors.

Teams only receive funds from local sponsors, fundraisers, or shirt sponsorship.

In addition to funding earned at this event, the Foundation receives support from individual donors, corporate sponsors, and grants.

Pros are usually awarded a cash prize, while Ams receive product from sponsors.

They receive money from the government or sponsors.

As of 2011 the program had received over 50 applications from sponsors around the city.