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"The arts sector is dynamic. As it changes and as new demands emerge, we must also adapt to the new challenges that we and the sector face in the twenty-first century. We must constantly improve the impact and sustainability of the investments we make and the way in which we operate to help develop a better arts environment for all New Zealanders".

- Creative NZ Strategic Plan and Statement of Intent 2007-2010

Footnote’s touring production 2009 Made in New Zealand. Photographer Dean Zillwood

What funding is available?

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.

 

Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Contestable funding

 

Individuals and organisations may apply.

Funding is competitive, with assessment based upon artistic merit and alignment to Creative New Zealand’s strategic goals. This stream of funding is available in the form of Quick Response Grants, Arts Grants, Arts Investments and Sector Investments and the Regional Presenter and Audience Development Fund. 

Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Residencies, awards and fellowships (Special opportunities)

 

Individuals may apply.

In addition to funding, Creative New Zealand also administers or runs residencies, fellowships, scholarships and awards in New Zealand and abroad.

Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Recurrently funded organisations (RFOs)

 

This form of funding is for organisations only.

However, arts organisations cannot apply for recurrent funding unless they have been invited to do so by the Arts Board or Te Waka Toi. There are currently 35 recurrently funded organisations.

 

Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Creative Communities Scheme

 

Individuals and organisations may apply.

This scheme provides small grants for community arts projects and activities across New Zealand via an applicant's local territorial authority.

 

Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Toi Ake

 

Individuals and organisations may apply.

Toi Ake has been tailored by iwi and arts practitioners to focus on development and retention of ngā toi Māori, both traditional and contemporary.

 

Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  International strategy

 

Individuals, organisations and recurrently funded organisations may apply, but only those with a track record in their artform who have previously toured / exhibited / published in New Zealand will be considered.

 

The international strategy comprises of both funding and participatory programmes to:

  • provide funding to take work overseas
  • build capability so that you can access international markets
  • interact with international directors, publishers, producers, festival directors, major presenters and visual arts curators who come to New Zealand as part of Te Manu Ka Tau, Creative New Zealand's programme of international visits aimed at encouraging the showing of New Zealand work overseas.

Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Independent Filmmakers Fund

 

Individuals and organisations may apply.

This fund is for experienced practitioners of film and moving image works. Projects must be innovative, high quality, non commercial works.

 

Funding news

Monday 15 March 2010

Workshop registration now open for a "How to" guide on contestable funding
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Friday 26 February 2010

Call for applications for training and development opportunity for arts practitioners and tour managers
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Monday 22 February 2010

2010 Michael King Writers’ Centre residency
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Wednesday 17 February 2010

Like minds seek a new lens to view madness through
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