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Mesoamerican Territorial Fund (FTM)

The Mesoamerican Territorial Fund (FTM) is an alternative financial mechanism designed by the Mesoamerican Alliance of Peoples and Forests (AMPB), by and for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs). Our objective is to promote rights-based, efficient and effective direct investment in key Mesoamerican territories while ensuring lower transaction costs and management of funds according to clear protocols and accountability.

Activity period 2020–present
Last CoAct update 2025
Web URL https://fondomesoamericano.org/en/home-en/
Output effectiveness
0.33
Accountability Index
0.50
Inclusiveness Index
0.51
Num. actors 18
Functions Institutional capacity building, Campaigning, Funding
SDGs 2 5 10 13 15 16
Themes land use
Policy focus Equal focus
Sectors Agriculture, forestry and fishing
Implementation countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama
Target Target type
By 2028: Extend the geographical areas and territories prioritized by the FTM, involving more partners and strategic allies and expanding its support to other organizations beyond the AMPB membership. Organisations engaged target
By 2028: Extend the geographical areas and territories prioritized by the FTM, involving more partners and strategic allies and expanding its support to other organizations beyond the AMPB membership. Area target
By 2028: Increase funding to an annual average of 30 to 40 donations with amounts starting at USD 50 thousand. Funding target