Each year, the Asia New Zealand Foundation travel and discretionary grants programme offers New Zealand journalists the chance to travel to Asia to research and prepare stories.

The Asia New Zealand Foundation offers two types of grants to journalists:

1. Travel Grants

Travel grants are awarded to journalists who have a clear plan of what stories they want to cover.

Proposals for all locations in Asia will be considered. Applications that provide information about proposed features and interviewees, outlets for the stories, supporting letters from relevant editors/producers, costs and itineraries have a greater chance of acceptance.

2016 grant deadlines

There are three grant rounds each year:

• Monday 11 April
• Monday 25 July
• Monday 31 October.

2. Discretionary Grants

Discretionary Grants have no specific criteria, but can be used for projects that are time-dependent. For example, if you wish to cover a specific event such as a trade mission.

These grants can also be used for professional development – such as work placements and exchanges with Asian media organisations, or to host international speakers/media seminars.

There are no set deadlines for Discretionary Grants.

For information on eligibility, how to apply, travelling visas, and more click here.

Questions?

Please email media adviser Rebecca Palmer.