Business Grants for Women in Eco Tourism
Eco-tourism businesses, like some nonprofit and community organizations, support sustainability and community empowerment, conservation, and education, and are eligible to apply for certain public and private grants. Women-run projects may be eligible for grants specifically for women.
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Federal Grants
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Federal grants are not intended for profit-oriented activities, but may fund certain activities involved in an eco-tourism business. Search Grants.gov and the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance website.
Local Government Grants
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State and local economic development offices offer funding programs for businesses. For a list of local offices, go to Business.gov.
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Private Grants
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Private donors give grants for philanthropic, scientific, and environmental activities. Search for Requests for Proposals (RFPs) on the Foundation Center website.
Grants for Individuals
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An entrepreneur in eco-tourism may find a grant as an individual with innovative ideas/projects. Examples include the Skoll Foundation's Award for Social Entrepreneurs, Clorox's Green Heroes grant program, and National Geographic's Conservation Trust grant program.
Government Loans
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Government more commonly funds businesses through low-interest loans. For information on loans, go to Business.gov and sba.gov. Note the Rural Business Loan Program from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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