Open Call: Economic Development Grants Program

About

The Open Call: Economic Development Grants Program, organized by the Global Climbing Initiative, offers up to $2,000 to support local, climbing-related economic development projects that create income and job opportunities, particularly in areas outside the continental U.S. or led by Native American communities, empowering local organizations and promoting sustainable tourism.

Benefits

• 💰 Financial Support
• Up to $2,000 in funding for eligible projects.
• 🌱 Community Empowerment
• Empowers local communities to develop independently.
• 🏞️ Strengthening Local Economy
• Enhances the local climbing economy and livelihoods.
• 🌍 Sustainable Tourism
• Encourages sustainable tourism practices.
• 🤝 Support for Indigenous Initiatives
• Supports initiatives led by Indigenous and international climbing communities.
• 📈 Capacity Building
• Builds long-term capacity for local climbing organizations.

Eligibility Criteria

• 🌍 Geographic Eligibility
• Projects must be located outside the continental United States or led by Native American communities.
• 🏢 Project Leadership
• Must be led by local organizations with a clear economic outcome.
• ⏰ Project Duration
• Projects must be completed within 6 months.
• 💼 Economic Focus
• Projects must focus on economic development related to climbing.

Participation Commitments

• 📍 Project Completion
• Must complete the project within 6 months.
• 👥 Local Leadership
• Must be led by local organizations.
• 💵 Clear Economic Outcomes
• Projects must demonstrate clear economic outcomes related to climbing.

Target Region

Open to projects outside the continental U.S. or led by Native American communities.

Target Sector

Focused on climbing and related economic development.