The Maine Communities Grant supports tourism-focused marketing projects and events that strengthen community-based visitor experiences and align with the Maine Office of Tourism.
Donor Name: Maine Office of Tourism (MOT)
State: Maine
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/11/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Funding Information
Grants amount ranging from $2,500–$5,000.
Grant Period
All contracts will be signed for a period of no more than twelve (12) months.
Eligible Projects
- Paid Advertising: Print, broadcast, digital display, paid search, paid social media, sponsored/native content promoting visitor experiences
- Public & Media Relations: Media FAM tours, press outreach/hosting, press kits
- Website Enhancements: SEO, mobile optimization, accessibility, UX improvements, visitor-focused content updates
- Marketing Asset Development: Professional photography, video production, campaign creative, and storytelling.
- Visitor Fulfillment & Distribution: Visitor guides, brochures, maps, travel itineraries, targeted distribution.
- Tourism-Focused Professional Development: U.S. Travel Association ESTO; Destinations International Annual Convention/Marketing Summits; Maine Tourism Conference.
Eligibility Criteria
- Maine municipalities, tribal governments, and Maine-based nonprofits (501(c)(3), 501(c)(6), and L3C organizations) may apply. For-profit businesses are not eligible to apply.
- Other organizations may apply through a tourism-related nonprofit fiscal agent, which must submit the application on their behalf. If a fiscal agent is used, it serves as the legal applicant and is responsible for receiving and administering grant funds, ensuring compliance with program requirements, and submitting required documentation and reports.
For more information, visit MOT.
