Tourism Facilities Grants Programme
The Tourism Facilities Grants Programme provides funding to assist with the provision of
physical facilities that can not be made available on a commercial basis.
The principal objective of this programme is to enhance overseas visitors' understanding and enjoyment of New Zealand, through increasing the quality and number of nationally significant tourism facilities.
Grants come from a small discretionary fund held by the Minister of Tourism. Funding is determined each year by Budget appropriation ($300,000
to 2007/08).
How Does the Programme Work?
Grants under the Tourism Facilities Grants Programme can be made to any organisation, public or private whose proposal meets the requirements of the eligibility criteria below.
Eligible projects must:
- provide or improve a nationally significant tourism facility which will enhance the understanding and enjoyment of New Zealand by overseas visitors,
- demonstrate clear public good benefits that could not be realised without the provision of a grant under the programme, and
- not compete directly with an existing commercial venture, or be for a facility that could be established commercially.
Note: This programme is to assist in the provision of
physical facilities.
Applications which are not eligible for consideration include:
funding for marketing activities, research, feasibility studies, website development, salaries/volunteer expenses/stipends or underwriting of financial losses.
How Do I Apply?
Applications are only accepted on the official application form. This can be downloaded
here. (PDF 104KB)
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Grant funded project: Viewing platform at Cape Foulwind. |
Additional information to support applications could include:
- detailed project costings and quotes,
- feasibility studies,
- concept plans,
- financial projections,
- market research,
- letters of support,
- evidence of resource consents or building permits (if required),
- marketing plans (with a focus on international markets) or
- details on partnerships with other organisations.
Deadline
The Minister of Tourism considers applications for grants in December of
each year.
Completed applications should be forwarded to the Ministry of Tourism by 1
October to be considered for the current years round. The Minister has the discretion to
consider applications at other times.
Other Sources of Funding
Projects are seldom fully funded from the Tourism Facilities Grant Programme. See the pages in this section for links to
other funding sources.
Applications made to the Tourism Facilities Grants Programme must:
- outline all other sources of funding for the project
- declare if any grant assistance has been received, declined or applied for from another Government agency, such as the Lottery Grants Board or a Business Development Board.
Additional Information
Two other things you need to know about the Tourism Facilities Grants Programme are the basis of grants and obligations upon recipients.
1. Grants are made based on the GST inclusive cost of the project.
2. Successful applicants must undertake to:
- spend the grant within twelve months of receiving funding;
- spend the grant for the purpose for which it was approved;
- ensure your project is carried out by suitably qualified persons
with reasonable care, skill and diligence;
- provide acknowledgment of the grant in an appropriate way;
- return the Accountability Report and provide the required
supplementary material;and
- avoid any situation which might compromise the standing or integrity
of the parties involved.
For more detailed information on conditions see the information
provided with the application form.
For enquiries, contact:
Jane Baxter on direct dial (04 474 2693) or email
funding@tourism.govt.nz
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