Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust
Can I apply for a grant from the Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust?
Use this checklist to see if you can apply for a grant from the Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust
1. The aims of the Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust are to
- promote the preservation of Chinese New Zealand history, and awareness of the contributions of early Chinese settlers, and,
- provide tangible support for Chinese New Zealand history, language and culture, particularly that of the early settler Chinese community.
Keeping these aims in mind, the Trust promotes (but is not limited to)
- learning and use of the Cantonese language,
- awareness and understanding of the history of Chinese in New Zealand,
- the recording and preserving of Chinese New Zealand history,
- greater public understanding of ethnic diversity with particular emphasis on the contributions of Chinese New Zealanders, and
- Chinese arts and culture (including Chinese New Zealand creative and cultural expression).
Will your project contribute to any of the aims of the Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust?
Yes - go to question 2
No - It is unlikely that your project will be considered for a grant. There are other grant opportunities, or the Funding Information Service may be able to assist in finding a funding source that is better suited to your organisation’s purpose.
2. Applicants are not required to be Chinese or descendants of early settlers, however, proposals for a grant must support the aims of the Trust and have support from the Chinese poll tax descendant community.
Can you provide an endorsement from a reputable organisation within the Chinese poll tax descendent community?
Yes - go to question 3
No - It is unlikely that your project will be considered for a grant. There are other grant opportunities, or the Funding Information Service may be able to assist in finding a funding source that is better suited to your organisation’s purpose.
3. Will your proposal have all of the following things and are you able to provide information to support this?
- goals that are clearly linked to the aims of the Trust
- evidence that the proposal and the organisation you belong to is not for profit
- supporting information from a referee who can verify the community benefits of your project
- a declaration of any other grant that is given for the project
- necessary consents that your project may need
- proof that it complies with all necessary health and safety, fire, public health and local by-law obligations (if required).
Yes - go to question 4
No - The Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust requires that your proposal and application contain everything in the list above and is not better suited to being funded elsewhere. Please go back to your organisation and discuss refocusing your proposal or getting the necessary permissions before applying.
4. Can you confirm that your proposal is not for servicing a debt, travel or a loan, and that it is unlikely to require ongoing funding from the Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust?
Note: The Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust must prioritise the applications that it receives. This means that, in general:
- applications for servicing debt, travel, or a loan, are unlikely to be considered for a grant
- there is no guarantee of ongoing funding after the initial grant
It is important to consider these priorities before making an application. When thinking about the future of your project, the Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust is unlikely to be a permanent stream of funding.
Yes - It is likely that your organisation meets the core requirements to apply to the Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust. Go to the Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust for more information.
No - It is unlikely that your project will be considered for a grant. There are other grant opportunities, or the Funding Information Service may be able to assist in finding a source of funding that is better suited to your organisation’s purpose.
