Diversity in Tourism Fund

Diversity in Tourism Fund

Overview: The tourism industry's greatest asset is the cultural diversity of the destinations and communities it visits. However, the tourism industry workforce is not illustrative of this very principle. Grants directly support programs and activities that increase diversity, equity, and inclusion within travel, build capacity for underrepresented markets, and amplify voices representative of the entire travel and tourism industry.

Geographic Scope: Global

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Notable Grantee: Pathways Project - Partnership between Tourism Cares, TreadRight, TRIP School, and the Media Arts Institute of Alabama, designed to increase representation of Black, Indigenous, and other historically underrepresented individuals in travel and tourism with focus on guided tour space. Program includes online learning, active mentorship, and in-person training boot camp with employment assistance upon graduation.

Contact: Tourism Cares, Inc., 95 Washington Street #224-114, Canton, MA 02021 | 781.821.5990 | info@tourismcares.org

Application Process: Grants are awarded on a rolling basis. While nominations are accepted, grants are largely by invitation only.