The Maine Tourism Marketing Partnership Program (MTMPP) provides assistance with the implementation of marketing programs designed to stimulate and expand Maine’s travel and tourism economy by coordinating the promotional efforts of the private sector with those of the Maine Office of Tourism (MOT) and its corresponding Regional Destination Marketing Organization (RDMO).
Donor Name: Maine Office of Tourism (MOT)
State: Maine
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement
Deadline: 05/23/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The MTMPP Enterprise Marketing Grant supports tourism marketing initiatives that will increase visitation and spending within a destination. The primary goal of the Enterprise Marketing Grant is to support marketing efforts that help move organizations toward sustainable growth that contributes to the overall advancement of the tourism economy in Maine. Projects must be aligned with and support the Office of Tourism Destination Management Plan and Stewardship Principles. All invoicing to the Maine Office of Tourism will be paid on a reimbursement only basis.
Funding Information
Tourism Enterprise Marketing Grant Applications are accepted for a minimum amount of $5,000 and a maximum amount of $30,000.
Grant Period
All contracts will be signed for a period of no more than twelve (12) months.
Eligible Projects
The following items are examples of eligible projects:
- Paid Advertising- Print, Broadcast, Digital, Paid Social Media.
- Public & Media Relations – Familiarization Tours, Media Events, Online Press Room, Content Development, Organic Social Media.
- Existing Website Upgrades – Mobilization, Content, Search Engine Optimization.
- Asset Development – Photography/Video Acquisition.
- Fulfillment – Brochures, Guides, Maps & Distribution.
- Domestic & Canadian Leisure Travel & Trade Shows: Registration, Operation, Exhibit Redesign.
Eligibility Criteria
- Organizations must be a Maine municipality, tribal government, Maine-based 501C3 or C6 or L3C.
- Organizations must create an online account 14 days prior to the grant deadline. If you have previously registered for an account, you must log-in to update your account 14-days prior.
- Organizations may not hold more than one Maine Office of Tourism grant contract per fiscal year.
- Organizations previously awarded MTMPP Enterprise grant funding may not apply for a period of 12 months after the submission and approval of a MTMPP Final Grant Report.
- Repeat applicants must demonstrate a progressive marketing program that expands and/or builds upon previous strategic initiatives or targets new and emerging markets. Repeat applicants must include the marketing budget from previous application.
- Projects must be tourism focused by attracting visitors residing fifty miles or more from the destination.
- Projects must be aligned with and support the Office of Tourism Destination Management Plan and Stewardship Principles.
- Events applying for funding may not occur within 90 days of the grant contract start date (July 1, 2025).
- Organizations must be in good standing as of application deadline with the Secretary of State (not applicable for municipalities). Search for organization status HERE.
- A previous unsatisfactory grant history, for any reason, could immediately disqualify a grant application.
For more information visit MOT.
