The Adventure Travel Conservation Fund has supported 39 groundbreaking projects across 23 countries, with nearly $600,000 in awards. We are thrilled to introduce the trailblazing projects and extraordinary organizations that have earned our conservation grants. These visionaries aren't just preserving natural wonders—they're redefining how we connect with and protect our planet. From safeguarding endangered species to empowering local communities through sustainable tourism, these grant winners are leading the charge in the fight for a better, more sustainable world. Dive into their inspiring stories and see how they're making a lasting impact on our shared future.We could not be more pleased to see our industry come together to steward these important adventure travel destinations for generations to come!

CRCI is a ground-breaking collaborative project that has brought white rhinos to communal lands adjacent to Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park, in an effort to rebuild viable populations of white rhinos , establish a buffer zone between the National Park and communities, and provide socio-economic opportunities for the communities who are custodians of these rhinos.

Strengthen the nature tourism and cultural immersion products offered by this indigenous group, motivating the development of an economic alternative that supports processes of conservation of biodiversity and cultural heritage.

CTPH will develop Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials for implementing a community-driven One Health model to increase knowledge of zoonotic disease transmission between people and gorillas and mitigate zoonotic disease transmission to the world’s remaining mountain gorillas and other wildlife who face a major and increasing threat of infection with zoonotic diseases.

This project will create a haven for wildlife, produce a steady stream of revenue that can be used to manage and preserve the greater landscape, and will also create employment at a local level in addition to a new revenue stream that can be used for general development projects.

Rolling out Green Fins implementation in Bayahibe (and the surrounding area, including Punta Cana) hand in hand with dive operators and Youth Eco-Champions, enhancing resilience and protection of coral reefs and their ecosystems.

The Mongol Ecology Center (MEC) aims to empower national park leaders and enhance management practices within national parks. Our initiative seeks to provide park leaders with the latest skills and strategies for improving park management and promoting sustainable tourism.