Funding opportunities
This page has information about funding opportunities and advice.
Wellington City Council Arts Panui funding opportunities: Creative Communities and cultural funding
The Creative Communities Local Funding Scheme is now open for applications, which must reach us by 5.00pm, 31 August 2010. This round is for projects starting after 15 September.
It supports local communities to create and present opportunities for arts participation. Individuals or groups can apply.
Our Cultural Grants pool is also open. Applications must be received by 5.00pm, 30 July.
These grants strengthen partnerships with arts organisations, festival groups and institutions. Any group can apply, so long as you're legally constituted (i.e. a trust or incorporated society), or sit under the umbrella of an organisation meeting this description.
To check criteria, download an application form and guide, or check past allocations, go to Grants. If you'd like to discuss your project, phone the Grants Team on 04 499 4444.
The Mental Health Foundation grants
The Mental Health Foundation is seeking applications for the 2010 New Zealand Mental Health Media Grants. Proposals close 24 September 2010.
Two grants of up to $12,000 each are available to applicants who have a journalism or creative project that focuses on mental health and wellbeing and helps reduce stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness.
E: W: www.mediagrants.org.nz
St Joans Trust applications
Applications to the St Joans Trust are now open with a closing date of 15 September 2010. If you are a registered charity promoting the wellbeing of older people, you are invited to complete an application for funding assistance. For further information, download the St Joans Trust application guidelines. If you would like to apply, please download the St Joans Trust application form.
If you have any questions about the St Joans Trust please contact Jacqui Shephard (T: 03 353 0414 or Freephone 0800 878 783 E: ).
One funding round for Waitakere City’s Creative Communities Scheme
Waitakere City Council is calling for applications to its Creative Communities Scheme, available for community-based arts activity. Governance changes and the new Auckland Council mean there will be only one funding round this year, with applications closing at 5pm on Friday 16 July, 2010. Anyone wishing to apply for a project starting from September 2010 through to July 2011 should apply to this round.
A funding workshop will be held on Thursday 17 June. For more information, eligibility criteria and application forms, please visit the website or call Waitakere City Council (T: 09-839 0400).
Creative Communities Scheme: arts at a local level
This scheme is a partnership between Creative New Zealand and the 74 local authorities throughout New Zealand. It aims to increase participation in the arts at a local level, and increase the range and diversity of arts available to communities. Local decision-making is the key to the scheme and applications are considered by local assessment committees. All New Zealanders are eligible to apply. If you are interested in finding out more about this scheme, please contact your local district or city council.
ASB Community Trust
ASB Community Trust makes grants to not-for-profit community groups in Auckland and Northland. Using funds from the sale of its shareholding in the Auckland Savings Bank, the Trust has granted more than $675m since it was formed in 1988. Any incorporated or charitable trust in Auckland and Northland can apply for funds, provided they are a not-for-profit organisation. For more details about applying, visit the Trust’s website.
Auckland funding directory
The Funding Directory Auckland Region 2009/2010 provides listings of sources for community, the arts, health, social services, education, sport and schools. It also has separate listings for Auckland City, Franklin, Manukau, North Shore, Papakura, Rodney and Waitakere. The directory costs $30 (plus $2.50 for postage. Click here to download the order form.
Arts Waikato
This community arts trust, based in Hamilton, supports non-profit arts groups and the creative sector with management, funding, planning, marketing advice, advocacy and networking. It offers scholarships for professional development in the arts and covers ten local authority areas in the Greater Waikato region. For more information, visit the Arts Waikato website or contact Renee Casserly, Community Arts Advisor (T: 07-856 9731 E: ).
Check out the Cultural Funding Guide
The Ministry for Culture and Heritage’s website has a free funding advice service, designed to help you find the best funding match for your project. It provides links to the Funding Information Service website for information on making a funding application. For more information, email the Ministry for Culture and Heritage.
Good news about BreakOut
BreakOut is a searchable database of 2200 awards, scholarships and grants for artists, students, researchers, sports people and those wanting professional development opportunities. Located on the Funding Information Service website, the database will give you the best matches to suit your needs, along with closing dates, application requirements and contact details.
You have to pay a fee or annual subscription to access this database from the Funding Information Service website. However, the good news is that every region has public libraries or other organisations where you can use BreakOut free of charge. Click here to view the locations.