Firstly, pick a location/context that you are interested in and/or familiar with. Identify a way in which sustainable tourism could contribute to improving livelihoods and community wellbeing. Write the funding application by completing the template provided. Stick to the word limits for each section and be concise but informative. Write, rewrite and refine until every word counts. Demonstrate your understanding of sustainability principles and your ability to apply them to your chosen context and project. Support your approach with relevant research and references (your reference list is excluded from the word count).

Marking criteria (equal weighting)
• Responds directly to the task posed
• Links clearly to unit content/theory
• Depth of thought and critical thinking skills
 • Demonstrates evidence of relevant research
• Adherence to good academic writing practice (e.g. grammar, spelling, clarity of expression, correct referencing).

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