Deadline: 10 August 2016
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) foundation is currently accepting applications from eligible applicants in Asia pacific region for its 2017 Grants Program with a motive to contribute the sustainable and responsible development of travel and tourism in Asia Pacific through the protection of the environment, the conservation of heritage and support for education.
Objectives
- To contribute to the conservation of the environment and cultural heritage of Asia Pacific, and to encourage travel and tourism industry stakeholders to reinvest in Asia Pacific destinations
- To help people in Asia Pacific countries acquire the tools they need to become better stewards of their environment and cultural heritage, and to foster economic solutions to conservation problems
- To give PATA and the travel and tourism industry a stronger voice in the international debate on environmental and cultural heritage conservation
- To support educational initiatives that target travel and tourism stakeholders, including residents of destination communities, visitors and industry employees, to make all parties aware of their impact on cultural heritage and the environment.
Grant Information
Each grant is usually for amount up to USD10,000. Smaller or larger grants can be requested if clear outcomes can be explained.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be from the Asia Pacific Region are eligible to apply.
- PATA Foundation provides grants to other nonprofit organisations and not directly to government agencies or commercial enterprises.
- The PATA Foundation does not make grants for planning, organisation, management, or conduct of conferences, workshops or seminars.
- PATA Foundation Charter does not permit us to support projects in the field of marketing, administration or other activities that have primarily a commercial purpose.
Eligible Projects
- Protect the natural environment, including wildlife
- Conserve cultural heritage, including arts and crafts, heritage sites and historic buildings
- Educate people on the importance of environmental and cultural heritage
How to Apply
Applicants can download the application form available on the website.
For more information, please visit Pata Foundation Grants.