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
• Community arts - financial support to communities to help them participate in and develop the arts. Includes the Creative CommunityScheme (CCS)
• Residencies, fellowships and awards - specific opportunities in New Zealand or abroad for various artforms
• ToiAke and Tohunga/Tukunga - two initiatives to cultivate and preserveNgā Toi Māori
• Earthquake Recovery Grants - As Christchurch rebuilds we are supporting projects that will help to invigorate the redevelopment of the city.
• International opportunities - a variety of targeted programmes to take world class New Zealand art to audiences worldwide
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Also, check out some other sources of funding that could help you.