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Maine Tourism Marketing Partnership Program – Special Event Marketing Grant
Maine Office of Tourism grants of $30,000–$60,000 for marketing of existing well-established special events — including sports events — that attract visitors from at least 50 miles away and drive overnight stays; two grants awarded per fiscal year (one per cycle); FY26 Cycle 1 deadline was May 23, 2025; reimbursement-only basis; strengthens Maine's shoulder-season visitation.
About this program
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Eligibility
Maine-based nonprofit organizations, municipalities, or tribal governments that operate an existing, well-established special event (including sports events) that attracts visitors from 50+ miles away and has measurable overnight stays; for-profit organizations are not eligible.
Requirements
- Maine-based nonprofit, municipality, or tribal government
- Event must be well-established and attract visitors from 50+ miles away
- Event must not occur within 90 days of the grant contract start date (July 1)