Resumo. ABSTRACT This study aims to analyze the application of the Sports Incentive Law (SIL) from 2007 to 2011 regarding performance sport. Information about this law was taken straight from the Brazil Sports Ministry website. The methodological view attempted to comprise the analysis of authorized raising resources, raised funds, success rate and redistributive factor. Results found allow us to infer that the SLI came up not only to keep the status quo in federal funds distribution, but also to amplify the difference in its application towards more developed regions and countries.