Other sources of funding

Pasifika artists should also read Support for Pacific Arts (pdf 1.8MB)

Arts Alive

Arts Alive is a fund for professional arts projects that will take place in professional performance venues in the Auckland CBD such as The Edge, Q Theatre, the Basement and the Maidment. The main objectives of the fund are to support and develop the professional performing arts in Auckland, and to develop and build audiences.

Arts Alive on the Auckland Council website

ASIA NEW ZEALAND FOUNDATION

The Asia New Zealand Foundation administers a cultural grants programme and assists artist residencies and exchanges. Through Museums Aotearoa, they also offer the Asia New Zealand Foundation Museums Award which provides incentive support to museums and museum professionals for project and professional development.

Tel: 04-471 2320 Fax: 04-471 2330
Email: asianz@asianz.org.nz
www.asianz.org.nz

The big Idea Te Aria Nui

The Big Idea's focus is “helping New Zealand practitioners, organisations and businesses in the creative sector to find the resources crucial for their long-term viability”. Their weekly e-bulletin features jobs, funding opportunities, interviews and news about arts events across New Zealand.

www.thebigidea.co.nz

crowdfunding websites

PledgeMe - A New Zealand website. Users can post project ideas online for people to help fund in return for a creative reward.

The Arts Foundation is also developing a crowdfunding website called Boosted, which is due for release in March 2013.

Indiegogo is an overseas worldwide crowdfunding website based in the USA. They can make international payments to New Zealand artists via paypal.

There are many other overseas crowdfunding websites but most don't yet accept projects from other countries. eg. Kickstarter, or snoball. If you know of any websites that do accept projects from New Zealand please email us.

The Austalian Arts Council has put together a great resource around crowdfunding.

The Department of Internal AfFairs

www.dia.govt.nz

This department has a range of resources and grant programmes including:

• Community Internship Programme (CIP) which funds hapū, iwi or community groups to employ skilled professionals to work as an intern with the community group for three to six months.
• Community Organisation Grants Scheme (COGS) which can contribute to the personnel, operating or programme costs of non-profit community organisations that provide social services. Community based projects are also eligible if they:
  • encourage participation in communities
  • promote community leadership
  • promote social, economic and cultural equity
• Community Development Scheme (CDS) supports community, hapū, iwi, Pacific and ethnic groups to work together, generate their own solutions to local issues, and work towards becoming more self-reliant and resilient. Granst are available to Grants are given to cover the costs of employing and supporting a community development worker to carry out the project and/or to contribute towards project costs and organisational overheads that relate to carrying out the project.

The Department of Internal Affairs also manages a number of Trusts for example:

• The NZ Winston Churchill Memorial Trust which can provide grants to undertake projects overseas

• Pacific Development and Conservation Trust which distributes grants to groups and individuals in the South Pacific for a range of development and conservation projects.

DISTRICT AND CITY COUNCILS

As well as distributing funding under the Creative Communities Scheme, local authorities may also distribute funding for other arts projects. Local authority contact details are available in the telephone directory or at Local Government New Zealand's website www.localgovt.co.nz.

First World War Commemorations

Government funding for First World War Centenary commemorative activities is available via the Lottery Grants Board. More than $17 million has been allocated to help communities commemorate the centenary: a fund of $7.291 million for community events and smaller capital works, and a $10 million fund for one or more large-scale projects of national significance. This is the only government assistance specifically targeted at First World War Centenary (WW100) commemorations.

Funding rounds close on 29 May and 20 November 2013.

Get guidance on potential funding sources for proposed First World War Centenary projects and activities

FUNDING INFORMATION SERVICE

The Funding Information Service has two subscriber databases for funding searches.

• FundView is for community group funding. You can use FundView at no cost.
• BreakOut provides information on scholarships and awards for individuals.

These databases can also be viewed at some citizens advice bureaus, public libraries, local authority offices and offices of the Department of Internal Affairs.

HISTORY RESEARCH TRUST FUND

This fund provides grants to researchers and writers of projects relating to New Zealand history. All historical areas are eligible, but priority is given to projects that significantly improve our understanding of New Zealand's past.

Tel: 04-499 4229 Fax: 04-499 4490
www.mch.govt.nz

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

The Ministry of Education provides funding for regional or national arts co-ordinators and for providers of learning experiences outside the classroom.

Tel: 04-463 8000 Fax: 04-463 8001
www.minedu.govt.nz

MINISTRY FOR CULTURE AND HERITAGE

This search engine is tailored to the needs of the cultural sector, making it easy for artists and arts organisations to find the best match between their projects and potential funders.:

Go to www.mch.govt.nz/funding-nz-culture/search-funding

Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE)

The MBIE Fund Finder tells you what funding is available in the science and innovation ecosystem, for research or building your business.

http://www.msi.govt.nz/get-funded/fund-finder

Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs (MPIA)

MPIA has information specifically for Pasifika peoples about issues and access to government services in New Zealand. Its website features information on funding, housing, government services, money management and scholarships that are open to New Zealand’s Pacific peoples. 

http://www.mpia.govt.nz/funding

NATIONAL SERVICES TE PAERANGI

National Services Te Paerangi works with museums, galleries, iwi and related organisations to enhance museum services, supporting these to become self-sustaining. National Services currently offers two grant programmes: Museum and Iwi Development Grant and the Helping Hands Grant for small museums. Please see the website for more information.

Tel: 0508 NSTP HELP (0508 678 743)
email: natserv@tepapa.govt.nz
www.nationalservices.tepapa.govt.nz

New Zealand Book Council

The New Zealand Book Council represents and promotes New Zealand writing and writers. As well as producing a regular magazine and hosting a large database of New Zealand writers, the Council manages opportunities such as Writers in Schools, a regional touring programme and an international writers programme.

www.bookcouncil.org.nz

NEW ZEALAND FILM COMMISSION | TE TUMU WHAKAATA TAONGA

The New Zealand Film Commission provides development and production finance, as well as participating in the promotion and marketing of New Zealand films.

Tel: 04 382 7680 Fax: 04 384 9719
www.nzfilm.co.nz

NEW ZEALAND JAPAN EXCHANGE PROGRAMME

The New Zealand Japan Exchange Programme promotes a deeper understanding between New Zealand and Japan through a programme of educational and cultural exchanges.  For  guidelines and an application form:

Tel: 04 471 5531
email: programmes@ilep.ac.nz
www.ilep.ac.nz

NEW ZEALAND LOTTERY GRANTS BOARD | TE POARI ROTA

Lottery Community Facilities for cultural facilities.
Lottery Environment and Heritage for cultural heritage projects, including capital works, development of education centres in museums, exhibition materials to enhance the understanding of collections, costs of conservation of movable cultural property, marae and waka conservation projects, waihi tapu research projects, publications.

Lottery Youth - for developing young people's awareness of cultural identity and skills development outside the school environment. Lottery Youth defines young people as those under 25.

Lottery General for one-off projects of regional and national significance and those outside the scope of other distribution committees. Arts and film projects other than capital works projects are not usually funded.

Tel: 04-495 7200 Fax: 04-495 7225
www.communitymatters.govt.nz/Funding-and-grants---Lottery-grants

NEW ZEALAND MUSIC COMMISSION

The New Zealand Music Commission is committed to growing the NZ music business both at home and overseas.

Tel: 09 3760 115 Fax: 09 3760 116
www.nzmusic.org.nz

New Zealand Oral History Awards

The New Zealand Oral History Awards offer financial help for the recording of interviews relating to the history of New Zealand/Aotearoa and its close ties with the Pacific.

More on the Ministry of Culture and Heritage site

New Zealand Society of Authors  (PEN NZ Inc)

This organisation works to be the main representative for authors in New Zealand. Services the Society offer include a mentoring programme, manuscript appraisal, assessment services and information on literary awards, grants and fellowships.

www.authors.org.nz

NEW ZEALAND TRADE AND ENTERPRISE

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise is the national economic development agency, working with the private and public sectors to help businesses, industries and regions generate sustainable growth and overcome challenges and achieve success in export markets. They tailor their services and approach to meet the specific needs of clients.

Tel: 0800 555 888
Email: info@nzte.govt.nz
www.nzte.govt.nz

NZ COMMUNITY TRUST

Each year NZCT give around 2500 grants totalling between $40 and $45 million. Whilst the bulk of their grants go to sport, NZCT also provides funds for charitable purposes such as rescue and life-saving services, education, health, the arts, cultural and community groups.

NZCT funding goes back into the communities from which it was raised. NZCT has set up a number of Regional Advisory Committees around the country. These groups of reputable local people help with advice about recipients of funding in their area.

www.nzct.org.nz

NZ ON AIR | IRIRANGI TE MOTU

NZ on Air funds programming on both radio and television.

Tel: 04-382 9524 Fax: 04-382 9546
www.nzonair.govt.nz

Res Artis

This international website hosts information on over 400 international arts residencies. The information includes residency criteria, the value of a residency, residency facilities and application deadlines. Reports from previous residents may also be available.

www.resartis.org/en

TE MĀNGAI PĀHO

Te Māngai Pāho allocates funding to stimulate the growth and development of Maori language and Maori culture through quality broadcasting.

Tel: 04 915 0700 Fax: 04 915 0701
www.tmp.govt.nz

THE LION FOUNDATION

The Lion Foundation is one of New Zealand's oldest and most respected charitable trusts. In the past 25 years, it has returned over $540 million back to the community, supporting thousands of good causes right around New Zealand.

www.lionfoundation.org.nz

WORK AND INCOME

Work and Income provides assistance by way of the Pathways to Arts and Cultural Employment (PACE) service for individuals who are pursuing or developing a career in the arts and cultural sector.

General Enquiries tel: 0800 559 009
Email: information@msd.govt.nz
www.workandincome.govt.nz