Australian Sesquicentennial Gift Trust for Awards in Oral History
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I use the funding for?
It can be used for expenses to do with the recording of oral history:
- travel and other expenses
- buying good quality recording equipment
- having photographs relevant to the interviews developed or copied
What will not be funded?
- The purchase of computers, stationery, cameras or video cameras will not be funded.
- Projects that record interviews only on video are very unlikely to get funding.
- We do not fund further work required for using oral history in displays, exhibitions or books. For example, if you applied for an Award to record 10 interviews, transcribe them and publish a book using the material, you would only get money for the recording of the interviews.
I work in a university/tertiary institution or I’m writing a thesis at university. Can I apply for funding?
No, if the project is related to your university work and you are eligible for university funding for it.
No, not if you are a student.
I’ve actually finished recording the interviews. Can I apply for funding for my costs for this?
No, we don’t fund retrospectively.
I’ve already bought the recording equipment. Can I apply for funding for this?
No, we don’t fund retrospectively.
Will you make copies of the interviews for me?
No, we don't provide this service.
When will I find out if I’ve been successful?
By the middle of August 2010
Who decides whether or not I get an Award?
A committee of historians from different backgrounds.
Is the Award taxed?
We recommend that you check this with IRD or your accountant.
Other questions?
Contact: Alison Parr, Senior Oral Historian, History Group, Ministry for Culture & Heritage, P O Box 5364, WELLINGTON, Tel: 04 496 6331, Email: oralhistory@mch.govt.nz