Tourism Marketing Recovery Program
Updated:7/25/2024
Program Overview
The Maine Office of Tourism Marketing Recovery Program is funded through the US Economic Development Administration (EDA) American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Travel, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation State Grant. This sub-award program provides funding to eligible applicants to support the economic recovery of the State’s travel and tourism sectors from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.
Sub-awards will be granted for a minimum amount of $50,000 and a maximum amount of $200,000.
Projects must be completed by September 1, 2025.
Applications are now closed for this program.
Application Deadline: 2pm – July 25, 2024
Late and incomplete applications will not be considered
Program Goals
- To support economic recovery and resilience efforts from the covid-19 pandemic of the travel and tourism industry in Maine.
- Provide funding for tourism marketing programs that will attract and increase visitation to areas negatively impacted by the pandemic.
Priority will be given to projects that have the potential for long-term transformational impacts; campaigns that reach underrepresented and new and diverse communities of visitors.
Eligible Applicants
- Maine municipalities, tribal governments or other local governments engaged in economic development activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions
- Non-profit organizations or associations within the travel and tourism industry, acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of the State
Per EDA regulation 13 C.F.R. § 300.3 -Individuals and for-profit entities are not eligible to receive funds.
If the applicant entity has received ARPA funding for specific recovery tactics, the same tactics cannot receive funding through the Tourism Marketing Recovery Program. Only one application per organization will be accepted.
Questions?
Hannah Collins – application & project specific details
[email protected]
(207) 624-7456
Kimbalie Lawrence – Maine Vendor W9 forms, 2 CFR Part 200, contract information
[email protected]
(207) 624-9809