Browse a variety of opportunities including funding for emerging and established artists, art practitioners, groups and organisations. There are also residencies, fellowships, awards and international opportunities often available.

Funding for your artform:

An overview of opportunities across the financial year 2021/2022

Find the information you need to know to understand how we fund arts projects and how you can make a strong application.

There may be other options available to you outside of Creative New Zealand opportunities. We’ve compiled this list that offer funding opportunities and other support. Note this is not a comprehensive list, and we’ll continue to review it regularly.

This glossary explains the terms used by Creative New Zealand within our funding programmes.