Planeterra Community Tourism Fund
Small grants and mentorship to help Community Tourism Enterprises grow.
The Planeterra Community Tourism Fund combines small grants, practical mentorship, and business support to help Community Tourism Enterprises strengthen existing experiences, implement nature-positive approaches, improve quality and safety, and increase long-term local impact.
Stay tuned for the next round of funding.
About the Fund
The Fund is a Planeterra program supporting organizations already using tourism to create opportunities in their communities, whether they need to improve infrastructure, strengthen market readiness, develop new products, or increase the quality and sustainability of their tourism offer.
At its core, the Fund supports projects where tourism is part of a wider community vision, contributing to priorities such as cultural continuity, environmental stewardship, and local economic opportunities.
What can the Fund support?
Funding is intended for projects that strengthen the quality, sustainability, or impact of Community Tourism experiences.
New tourism experiences
Develop new experiences within existing enterprises based on identified market opportunities.
Experience improvements.
Improve visitor flow, accessibility, safety, or overall quality.
Infrastructure and equipment.
Invest in facilities or equipment needed to strengthen operations.
Marketing and visibility.
Support efforts that help organizations connect with responsible tourism markets.
Training and mentorship.
Professional development, technical support, or advisory services for staff and leadership.
Nature-positive work.
Restoration programs, nature-based experiences, conservation activities, or other environmental solutions connected to tourism.
Who Can Apply?
The Fund is open to approved members of the Planeterra Community Tourism Network. Application forms are shared by email to members only.
You’re eligible if:
- You’re an approved member of the Planeterra Community Tourism Network
- You’re an active participant in the Planeterra Learning Hub
- You operate, or are actively developing, a tourism program with community impact
- You’ve hosted travellers previously, or can demonstrate clear potential to welcome them successfully
- You’re able to receive and manage funds
- You can assign a dedicated project lead to coordinate implementation with Planeterra
- You can commit to timely responses to Planeterra’s information and impact survey requests
- You can provide progress reports and a detailed final report on the use of funds
- You’re willing to sign a grant agreement covering these commitments
- You commit to Planeterra’s Responsible Tourism policies
Not yet part of the Network?
Organizations must join the Planeterra Community Tourism Network before applying to the Fund.
What does the fund prioritize?
Priority goes to projects that show strong potential for
both community impact and long-term sustainability:
- Clear potential to increase local income and impact
- A tourism experience that’s distinctive within its local context
- Responsible local supply chains where possible
- Built on research, community consultation, or proven models
- Contributes to one or more Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
What has the fund helped make possible?
From infrastructure improvements and new visitor experiences to women’s cooperatives, Indigenous-owned tourism enterprises, and conservation projects, the Fund has supported organizations around the world to strengthen Community Tourism in ways that reflect local priorities.
See all past recipients:
Help More Communities Access the Fund
Donations help expand the Fund’s reach, giving more community organizations access to small grants, mentorship, and practical support.
Questions?
For questions about eligibility, applications, donations, or partnership opportunities, please contact us.
