The Expedia Made to Travel™ Fund is Expedia Group’s primary philanthropic program (launched 2023) dedicated to removing barriers to travel and expanding inclusive travel experiences for underserved and underrepresented communities worldwide. It funds organizations working on travel accessibility for people with disabilities, youth travel access (including passport support), LGBTQIA+ travel programming, and equity for BIPOC travel entrepreneurs and small businesses. Grants emphasize practical, scalable interventions that increase who can travel and how they travel. The fund operates globally and partners with nonprofits and community organizations addressing systemic access gaps in travel.
Rolling, programmatic grantmaking under Expedia’s Made to Travel Fund as part of the Open World strategy; awarded more than $1.5M in its first year with individual grants up to about $250,000 (typical large award size shown). Grants are program-focused and global; mix of multi-year or large single awards to scale initiatives.
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Apply through the Made to Travel Fund/Open World program on Expedia’s social impact pages (rolling submissions). Prioritize clear, measurable plans to expand travel access (e.g., passport programs, accessibility services, BIPOC business support), demonstrate scalability and partnership pathways, and request budgets consistent with prior awards (individual grants up to ~$250k). If available, reference outcomes from similar grantees and contact the Global Social Impact team (Aditi Mohapatra leads the program) for guidance.
Current and upcoming funding from Expedia Made to Travel™ Fund that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Nonprofits that share the common goal of removing barriers to travel and working to increase equity, access, and inclusion in travel experiences for underserved or underrepresented travelers.
Deadline: Rolling basis; no fixed deadline published in the provided content.
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