TINZT GRANTS
2024 Grant Programme
The 2024 Grant Programme is now open and accepting applications until 30 September 2024. 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. Your 2024 application should focus on one of the following areas:
Youth and Tourism as a Career
Tourism Sustainability Commitment (TSC): Transforming commitment into action through business capability building and providing tools to educate tourism operators on the TSC.
NZ Predator Free Initiatives
Grant Scale Guidelines:
Industry-wide Initiatives: Managed by industry associations or Regional Tourism Organisations, with grants up to $100,000 (plus GST) per project.
Private Enterprise Projects: Grants up to $10,000 (plus GST) per project.
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 2024 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 |
Contact us
e: info@tinzt.org.nz
t: 04 499 1014 | 0800 TIA HELP (842 4357)