Innovative Agri-Tourism an Entrepreneurial Acumen

Collaborator

We are applying for additional funding for our project that was approved with CITBA with 50% revised budget. We have been successful in securing a competitive grant under the 2025 CITBA Small Grant Scheme. The approval of our project by CITBA serves as a strong endorsement of its methodological rigour, theoretical soundness, and practical relevance. This recognition not only affirms the quality of our research design and ethical standards but also highlights the project's potential to contribute meaningful insights and impact within our field of study. As we work through the final details of our research proposal, we have realized that the originally approved miscellaneous budget of $1000 will not be sufficient. We had initially requested $3500 under this category to accommodate several essential components of our fieldwork. Many of the agrotourism farms we plan to visit require paid entry, which significantly contributes to the overall cost. Additionally, as outlined in our proposal, we intend to offer small incentives to tourists, farm owners, and other stakeholders who participate in interviews and data collection activities. On behalf of my collaborators, I would like to respectfully request that Internal grant approval committee considers approving an additional $1150 to support this work. This funding will greatly enhance our ability to carry out more comprehensive and inclusive data collection across the field sites.

30 Jul 2025 - 30 Jan 2026

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