FY25 Maine Tourism Marketing Partnership Program (MTMPP) Enterprise Marketing - Cycle 1
The MTMPP Enterprise Marketing Grant is designed to stimulate Maine's travel and tourism economy by supporting comprehensive marketing initiatives that promise to increase visitation. This grant aligns private sector promotional efforts with those of the Maine Office of Tourism (MOT) and Regional Destination Marketing Organizations (RDMOs), aiming for sustainable growth and advancement of Maine's tourism sector. Eligible entities include Maine non-profits, municipalities, and tribal governments, with grant amounts ranging from $5,000 to $30,000. Projects should align with the MOT Destination Management Plan and Stewardship Principles, focusing on tourism development by attracting visitors from at least fifty miles away. Eligible projects can include paid advertising, public and media relations, website upgrades, asset development, and participation in travel and trade shows. A 50% cash match is required, with detailed documentation of matching funds in the project budget. The application process includes providing a comprehensive marketing plan, budget, timeline, and support letters. Creative and media requirements ensure alignment with MOT branding and promotional strategies. Applications are evaluated based on design, implementation, economic impact, collaboration, and alignment with state marketing efforts.
Award Range
$5,000 - $30,000
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
Yes - 50% match required.
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
GRANT ELIGIBILITY • 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 grant funding may not apply for a period of 12 months after the completion of their previous MTMPP Final Grant Report. Repeat applicants must demonstrate a progressive marketing program 2 | Page that expands and/or builds upon 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. • Eligible projects must clearly show alignment to tourism that is inclusive/accessible. • 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. • Events applying for this grant may not occur within 90 days of the grant contract 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/neisos-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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