TINZT GRANTS
2025 Grant Programme
The 2025 Grant Programme is now open and accepting applications until 15 October 2025. The Trustees are seeking applications that align with the Trust's charitable purposes and build on previous investments to foster the long-term growth of New Zealand's tourism industry.
Funding Focus
Your 2025 application should focus on one of the following areas:
Predator Free 2050 & Biodiversity Stewardship
- Ecological Impact: Projects must show measurable benefits to biodiversity—e.g., habitat restoration, endangered species protection, predator reduction.
- Community Engagement: Involve local communities through education, volunteering, and partnerships.
- Sustainability & Innovation: Use scalable, replicable models with innovative technologies and sustainable funding.
Tourism Sustainability Commitment (TSC)
- Educational Impact: Projects should provide comprehensive and accessible educational tools for tourism operators. This includes workshops, online courses, and resource materials that clearly explain the principles of the TSC and how they can be implemented in daily operations. The goal is to ensure that all participants have a thorough understanding of sustainability practices and their importance.
- Business Capability Building: Projects should focus on enhancing the business capabilities of tourism operators. This can involve training in areas such as sustainable business practices, financial management, marketing, and customer service. The aim is to empower operators with the skills and knowledge needed to run their businesses sustainably and profitably.
Climate Change Adaptation
- Projects should help communities become resilient and prepared for future environmental challenges.
Partnerships Encouraged
- Collaborations with Local Government, Iwi, and the Department of Conservation (DOC) are welcomed to enhance programme reach and effectiveness.
Grant Scale Guidelines
Industry-wide Initiatives: Up to $100,000 + GST per project (managed by industry associations or Regional Tourism Organisations).
Private Enterprise Projects: Up to $10,000 + GST per project.
Application Timeline
Open Now: Applications are being accepted.
Deadline: Submit by 15 October 2025.
Notification: Successful applicants will be informed on 12 December 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Q | What is the criteria? |
| A | TINZT funds a range of tourism-related projects and initiatives, both large and small, that meet one or more of our core aims:
Your 2025 application should focus on one of the following areas:
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| Q | Who can apply? |
| A | Applications are open to anyone with an initiative that meets one or more of our aims. This includes associations, companies, educational institutions, other organisations, and individuals. |
| Q | How do I apply? |
| A | Complete the application form and email to info@tinzt.org.nz. You can download a Word version of the form here. |
| Q | How much can I apply for? |
| A | Grants are available within specific financial thresholds:
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| Q | What conditions are imposed on successful grant applicants? |
| A | TINZT may impose appropriate conditions on approved grants to ensure funds are used as intended. In some cases, monitoring and reporting conditions will be required. If payments are made to a third party for a particular or designated charitable purpose, the Trustees shall not be responsible for the application of any payment once made. |
| Q | What's an industry wide initiative? |
| A | An industry-wide initiative refers to a coordinated effort or programme that involves the participation and collaboration of multiple stakeholders within the tourism industry or an RTO region. These initiatives are typically designed to address common challenges, achieve shared goals, or implement changes that benefit many businesses within the tourism industry, a particular sector of the tourism industry or an RTO region rather than individual companies or organisations. |
| Q | Do I need to match the TINZT grant funding? |
| A | Matched funding is not required, though it can be requested. |
| Q | What are the conditions around research projects? |
| A | Research must align with one or more of TINZT’s aims, be original, and be made publicly available upon completion. |
| Q | Does sponsorship qualify? |
| A | No, sponsorship does not qualify (e.g., for events). However, you can apply for a grant for a specific purpose, such as bringing an expert speaker to an event. |
| Q | Who assesses grant applications? |
| A | Grant applications are assessed by the Trustees of TINZT. |
| Q | When can I make a grant application and when are they assessed? |
| A | The Trustees meet in October/November each year to evaluate applications.
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| Q | Does TINZT consider retrospective applications? |
| A | TINZT does not approve grant applications for projects or initiatives that have already been completed by the time the Trustees meet to assess the application. |
| Q | Where can I find more information? |
| A | For more information, email info@tinzt.org.nz |
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