2026 Grantee | $15,000 | Nominated by Tierra del Volcan

The organization will use the funding to install a solar energy system at Kapawi Ecolodge, train local community members, and expand clean energy access across 10 Indigenous communities in the Amazon, helping reduce fossil fuel use and protect over 50,000 hectares of critical biodiversity.

2026 Grantee | $15,000 | Nominated by Quasar Expeditions

This project will satellite tag whale sharks in newly discovered aggregation sites in the southern and western Galapagos, combining cutting-edge research with citizen science to map migratory routes across the Eastern Tropical Pacific. By engaging local fishers, guides, and communities in data collection and marine stewardship, the project will generate critical conservation insights while strengthening local investment in protecting this endangered species and the ecotourism economy it supports.

2025 Grantee | $15,000 | Nominated by Wilderness Travel | Adopted by Journeys International

This project will conduct the first detailed field study of the northern Pantanal's jaguars inside their core habitat, and simultaneously coordinate detailed educational outreach programs and workshops for both local residents and global ecotourists about best practices for ethical jaguar viewing and fire mitigation. Through these measures, we will encourage better regulated tourism, more coordinated and efficient fire response efforts, and greater linkages between all the Pantanal’s stakeholders-inside and outside conservation and ecotourism- in the shared spirit of conserving the crown jewel of its fauna.

2025 Grantee | $15,000 | Nominated by Kusini Collection | Adopted by Toad&Co

This project will establish a new Whale Heritage Area (WHA) and a candidate area in Mexico or Brazil that will promote local stewardship, fostering collaboration amongst diverse stakeholders for shared conservation goals. In Brazil, a WHA will enhance the protection of the Southern Right Whale nursery ground while in Mexico it will support the responsible development and monitoring of whale watching. To amplify their tangible impact, we will also launch a global online community where all WCA partners and WHAs can collaborate and share best practices on a global stage.

2024 Grantee | $15,000 | Nominated by Adventure Travel Trade Association

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.

2022 Grantee | $10,000 | Nominated by Adventure Travel Trade Association

The  project  aims  to  promote  traditional  knowledge and  agroforestry  revitalization  towards contributing  to  sustainable  food  systems  in  the  archipelago and  linking  community-based tourism. Two  ways  to  combat  and  mitigate  impacts  of  climate change:  restoration  of  ecosystems and  reduction  of  GHG  emission  related  to  the  supply chain  of  food  systems  in  the  islands, through  the  diversification  of  tourism  products  and the  implementation  of community-managed  nursery.

2021 Grantee | $10,000 | Nominated by Conservation Alliance

Funding of this project will allow out of work arrieros (horse guides) affected by diminished tourism, to earn income while working for a much needed stewardship infrastructure project. This project will refurbish critical sensitive sections of the trail to Cochamó and provide wages to an invaluable workforce which keeps Cochamó afloat.

2021 Grantee | $8,000 | Nominated by Pandion Consulting & Facilitation

Community-led and owned indigenous tourism enterprises in Guyana’s hinterland, have proven to provide an economic incentive for the residents to protect their natural and cultural heritage resources as it balances the preservation of resources and income generation.

2021 Grantee | $10,000 | Nominated by Dulabab Travel

Recovering tourism after the pandemic in the heart of the Madidi National Park will secure future income for the indigenous Uchupiamonas families and stewardship of the natural capacities of the indigenous peoples living in this highly biodiverse landscape.

2020 Grantee | $20,000 | Nominated by Adventure Travel Trade Association

This project links tourism directly with rainforest conservation by generating a sustainable source of income and other benefits for the indigenous communities that are protecting the forest. The project builds on a successful sport fishing tourism model with the Kayapo to help diversify and expand sources of sustainable income and resource management capacity.

2018 Grantee | $30,000 | Nominated by REI Adventures

This Boardwalk Project provides a critical component on a new Alternate Trail route in Torres del Paine. Construction of the new trail will reduce environmental damage along a section of the iconic “W” trail in the Park which is suffering from over-use.