Tourism Marketing & Management Grants

Updated: March 12, 2025

The Maine Tourism Marketing Partnership Program (MTMPP) was created to assist 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 eight designated tourism regions.  Projects must be aligned with and support the MOT Destination Management Plan & Stewardship Principles.
Qualifying organizations must be a Maine non-profit organization, municipality or tribal government.

• Organizations that have previously applied for funding prior to January 1st, 2020 create a new account here
• Organizations that have previously applied for funding after January 1st, 2020 may log in here
  
• Organizations must determine which funding program is best aligned with project marketing goals; only one application per organization may be submitted in a cycle.
• Late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted

Helpful Information

Watch – Tourism Marketing Grant Application Webinar

• Helpful Tips to Start Your Application  
• MOT Destination Management Plan
  
• Destination Management Plan Highlights
• MOT Stewardship Principles
• Map – Maine’s 8 Tourism Regions
• Regional Contact Information

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The current cycle is now closed for applications. All submitted applications will be reviewed the first week of June.

The next cycle will be in the Fall of this year.

Maine Communities Grant
The Maine Communities Grant Program provides support to tourism focused, community-oriented marketing projects and events.
Grants will be awarded each cycle for amounts from $2,500 to $5,000

Enterprise Marketing Grant
The Enterprise Marketing Grant supports tourism marketing initiatives that will increase visitation to the applying 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. Tourism Enterprise Marketing Grant Applications are accepted for a minimum amount of $5,000 and a maximum amount of $30,000.

Special Event Grant
The intent of the Special Event Grant is to provide marketing funds to existing, well-established events for the expansion and progression of marketing strategies to attract new audiences, increase overnight visitation and length of stay. Special Events have the ability to strengthen Maine’s brand and image nationally and internationally, have a direct economic impact on the state economy and attract visitation to Maine’s shoulder season.  Two Special Event Grants are awarded each fiscal year (one award per cycle) for a minimum amount of $30,000 and a maximum amount of $60,000.

QUESTIONS?
Chiara Moriconi
Senior Tourism Officer
207-624-9809
[email protected]