PROJECT FUNDING
The Adventure Travel Conservation Fund will provide funding to grassroot organizations in destinations where tourism has a positive benefit on the community, culture and landscape. This will allow the grassroots communities who have an intimate knowledge of local needs to be the most efficient and effective with the funds awarded.
Over the past five funding cycles, the ATCF has received approximately 187 project nominations. We expect a higher number of applicants in 2023 and therefore encourage ATCF member organizations to submit strong applications for funding consideration.
Who can apply
Both non profits and for profits will have the opportunity to apply. This may include tour operators, conservation groups, indigenous people groups etc. Organizations applying must first be nominated by an ATCF member to begin the application process and be considered for funding. Two important variables will play a role in in how many projects are funded:
(1) The amount of membership/donor funding received and available for distribution that year, and
(2) the proposed budget for each project.
The final selection of projects that will be proposed to members for voting will have these factors considered. Funding amounts will range between $10,000 to $20,000 each depending on the size of the project and the impacts that the proposed project aims to achieve.
Important Dates:
Project Nominations Open – Early May 2023
Project Nominations Close – Mid May 2023
RFP Sent Out to Applicants – Late May 2023
RFP Submission Deadline – Mid June 2023
Voting Opens and Closes – July 2023
Grant Winners Announced – August 2023
