Getting funded

Creative New Zealand is the national arts development agency. We aim to be a catalyst in the development of a flourishing arts environment in New Zealand by investing in artists and arts organisations through a number of programmes.

This includes -

• Quick Response and Arts Grants - grants for specific projects or activity
• Our investment programmes - ongoing support for arts organisations.
• The Creative Communities Scheme - financial support to communities to help them participate in and develop the arts
• Residencies, fellowships and awards - specific opportunities in New Zealand or abroad for various artforms
• International opportunities - a variety of targeted programmes to take world class New Zealand art to audiences worldwide.
• ToiAke and Tohunga/Tukunga - two initiatives to cultivate and preserve Māori arts

Also check out some other sources of funding that could help you.