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    New Zealand writers (from left) Briar Grace-Smith, Alison Wong and Duncan Sarkies on their literary road trip through Taranaki as part of the Words on Wheels tour. Photo: Janet Hunt.

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Funding Opportunities for Literature

Fund name Closing date

Sector Development Incentive Fund 2 Mar . 2012

Creative New Zealand is calling for sector development proposals from organisations and individuals with funding agreements through the Arts Leadership Investment (Toi Tōtara Haemata) programme and the Arts Development Investment (Toi Uru Kahikatea) programme.

Maximum amount of fund is $250,000 which is expected to be  allocated in support of at least 3 proposals.

Value: $250,000 p.a fund maximum

Louis Johnson New Writers Bursary 2 Mar . 2012

This opportunity is for published writers at an early stage of their career. The annual New Writers’ Bursary was set up in 1989 with a bequest from New Zealand writer Louis Johnson’s estate.

Value: variable depending on project

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Literature Adviser

Catriona Ferguson

Catriona joined Creative New Zealand in late 2009. She has previously worked as a… catriona.ferguson@creativenz.govt.nz

09 373 3077

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