Frequently Asked Questions

Q:     What’s the criteria?
A:     TINZT has funding available for great projects or initiatives that contribute to one   or more of our aims:

• Increase the knowledge of people working in New Zealand’s tourism industry
• Educate New Zealanders about our tourism industry
• Encourage and promote a tourism industry based on the sustainable use and preservation of New Zealand’s natural assets

 

Q:        Who can apply?
A:        Anyone can apply that meets one or more of our aims. That includes associations, companies,
           educational institutions and other organisations and individuals.

 

Q:       How do I apply?

A:       Complete the application form on the TINZT website and email to info@tinzt.org.nz

 

Q:       How much can I apply for?

A:       There is no set limit. TINZT Trustees want the Grants to go towards significant projects and initiatives                   that  will benefit our tourism industry. 

           Your application will be considered as long as it meets one or more of our aims. 

 

Q:        What conditions are imposed on successful grant applicants?

A:        TINZT may apply appropriate conditions to approved grants to ensure the funding is used as intended.
            In some cases, TINZT will impose monitoring and reporting back conditions.

 

Q:        Do I need to match the TINZT Grant funding?
A:        There is no requirement for matched funding, though this can be requested.

 

Q:       What are the conditions around research projects?
A:       As well as meeting one or more of the TINZT aims, the research must be original and must be                              made publicly available on completion.

          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:       Does sponsorship qualify? 
A:        No, sponsorship does not qualify (of an event or anything else). However, you can apply for a grant for a              specific purpose, for example to help bring an expert speaker to an event.

 

Q:      Who assesses grant applications?
A:      TINZT grant applications are assessed by the Trustees. 

  

Q:       When can I make a grant application and when are they assessed?
A:       Grant applications can be submitted at any time. The Trustees meet quarterly (February, May, August and
           November) to consider applications and make sure the grants are used to best advantage.

 

Q:      Does TINZT consider retrospective applications
A:       TINZT doesn’t approve grant applications if the project or initiative has been completed by the time the
          Trustees meet to determine the application.

 

Q:      Who has received TINZT Grants?
A:       Recent recipients of TINZT Grants include:

• The New Zealand Recreation Association received a grant to support the development of Good Practice Guidelines which will help strengthen safety in the commercial recreation and adventure tourism sector

 

• Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development and the People & Skills Forum received funding for market research into Youth Perceptions of Tourism Industry Careers

 

• TIA received funding to launch the New Zealand Tourism Sustainability Commitment

 

Q:       Where do I go for more information?
A:       email info@tinzt.org.nz

 

Successful grant applications

 

 

Year	Purpose
2013	Support the development of the ‘Promoting Tourism as a Career’ project
2014	Support a range of business capability workshops organised by TIA
2015	Fund the Schools' membership programme being undertaken by TIA
	Support 12 Adventure Safety workshops
	Support the keynote speaker at the 2015 TIA National Tourism Summit
	Support the delivery of 12 Regional Tourism Summits
2016	Support for TIA's six Discussing Tourism regional events
2017	Support for regional Discussing Tourism Forums Support for a keynote speaker at Tourism Summit Aotearoa Funding of New Zealand Recreation Association safety guidelines Support for the launch of the New Zealand Tourism Sustainability Commitment Funding for Auckland, Tourism, Events & Economy Development & the People & Skills Forum for Youth Perceptions of Tourism Industry Careers market research
2018	Support for the New Zealand Tourism Sustainability Commitment Support for the Tourism in Schools Programme, to connect students and career influencers (teachers, career advisers) with the tourism industry during the time when individuals are making career choices.  Research funding for Dr Peter Fieger, Senior Economist from ChristchurchNZ, to uncover international visitors' perspectives of sustainable tourism in the Canterbury region.