FY25 Maine Tourism Marketing Partnership Program (MTMPP) Special Event Marketing Grant - Cycle 1
The MTMPP Special Event Marketing Grant is intended to support the marketing of well-established events in Maine that have the potential to attract new audiences, increase overnight visitation, and extend visitors' length of stay, particularly during the state's shoulder season. This grant aims to enhance Maine’s brand nationally and internationally, contributing significantly to the state's economy. Qualifying applicants include Maine non-profits, municipalities, and tribal governments. Two grants are available each fiscal year, with each cycle offering one grant ranging from $30,000 to $60,000. Projects must align with the Office of Tourism Destination Management Plan and Stewardship Principles, focusing on inclusive and accessible tourism promotion. Eligible expenses can include paid advertising, public and media relations, website upgrades, asset development, and fulfillment materials, with a clear emphasis on expanding marketing strategies to draw in new visitors. A 25% cash match is required for the grant, which aims to support sustainable growth within Maine’s tourism economy.
Award Range
$30,000 - $60,000
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
2
Matching Requirement
Yes - 25% match required.
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
GRANT ELIGIBILITY • Organizations applying for funding must be a Maine municipality, tribal government, or 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 previously awarded MTMPP grant funding may not apply for a period of 12 months after the completion of their previous MTMPP Final Grant Report. • Projects must be tourism focused by attracting individuals residing fifty miles or more from the destination. • Eligible projects must clearly show alignment to tourism that is inclusive/accessible tourism promotion. • Organizations applying via a fiscal agent must use tourism related non-profit partners. • The grant project supports sustainable growth of Maine’s tourism economy as outlined in the MOT Destination Management Plan. 2 | Page • Events applying for this grant may not occur within 90 days of the grant start date (July 1, 2024). • Organizations must be in good standing as of application deadline with the Secretary of State (not applicable for municipalities) https://icrs.informe.org/nei-sos-icrs/ICRS • A previous unsatisfactory grant history, for any reason, could immediately disqualify a grant application
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
May 24, 2024
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