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UNTOURS FOUNDATION

Foundation Rolling (Quarterly) Grants for StartupsSmall Business Grants

Funding Amount

$10,000 - $100,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Reset Tourism Fund

Overview: The UnTours Foundation's flagship investment fund providing flexible and affordable capital to tourism entrepreneurs and businesses building a more sustainable, equitable, and community-focused future for the tourism industry.

Status: Launched January 2023. As of September 2024, has deployed over $700,000 in capital across 30 investments and raised $1.5 million in Phase One fundraising.

Geographic Scope: Global - opportunities from all geographic regions and countries are considered.

Award Amount: $10,000 - $100,000 per investment

Investment Types: Loans, revenue-based financing, and equity investments

Focus Areas & Eligibility:
Tourism businesses directly connected to the industry, including:

  • Hotels, B&Bs, and other lodgings

  • Tour guides, hosts, or facilitators

  • Restaurants or catering serving tourists

  • Museums, activities, and event spaces catering to tourists

  • Tourist-based transportation

  • B2B services to tourism businesses
  • Impact Requirements: Businesses must focus on:

  • Community-enhancing and environmentally sustainable practices

  • Climate resiliency and sustainability integration

  • Quality job creation

  • Racial and gender equality

  • Inclusive travel experiences for underserved travelers

  • Compliance with Future of Tourism Guiding Principles and/or B Corporation principles preferred
  • Special Consideration: ATTA (Adventure Travel Trade Association) Professional and Business Members receive special consideration.

    What Investees Receive:

  • Flexible and affordable capital

  • Technical assistance and mentorship

  • Access to expansive network of funders, collaborators, and advisors
  • Funding Partners: Expedia Group, TUI Care Foundation, Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA), Flywire, B Tourism, MaCher, Skyscanner, EXO Foundation

    Contact: Jonathan Coleman, Co-CEO, [email protected]

    Organization Info:

  • Address: P.O. Box 405, Media, PA 19063

  • Phone: 610-565-5242

  • Website: untoursfoundation.org
  • How to Apply

    How to Apply

    Application Process:
    The website references "Apply for Investment" in navigation but does not provide detailed step-by-step application instructions in the provided content.

    Key Information:
    1. Applicants should reach out to the UnTours Foundation to inquire about the application process
    2. Applications should include information about how the business integrates climate resiliency and sustainability
    3. Demonstrate focus on community impact, quality job creation, and racial/gender equality
    4. Show alignment with B Corporation principles or Future of Tourism Guiding Principles (preferred)
    5. ATTA Members should identify themselves as members for special consideration

    Contact for Applications:

  • Jonathan Coleman, Co-CEO

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Phone: 610-565-5242

  • Address: P.O. Box 405, Media, PA 19063
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

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