An in-depth funding map for Aotearoa - covering various creative industries, organisations and funding bodies such as Creative NZ or NZ on Air. There are clickable links inbuilt for more information which are underlined and a full map is downloadable as a PDF. Closing dates are updated on a regular basis.
Practice makes perfect when applying for funding. Not every application will be successful, the more you do it the better you get at the process.
Creative NZ
Encourages, promotes and supports the arts NZ for the benefit of all New Zealanders through funding, capability building, our international programme and advocacy.
Depends on fund
Various
NZ on Air
An independent government funding agency delivering quality and diverse NZ public media
Depends on fund
8 February 2024 - 7 February 2025
$50k-$500k+
Up to $1m
Various
Ministry of Culture & Heritage | Manatu Taonga
“We provide advice on arts, culture, heritage and broadcasting issues in consultation with government ministers.”
Improve sustainability
and resilience of the arts,
culture and heritage sectors Increase employment and skill development opportunities Improve safeguarding of Mātauranga Māori and support of Toi Māori Improve access and participation in arts, culture and heritage sectors Increase the use of arts, culture and heritage as
a tool to improve wellbeing.
Various
Various
NZ Film Commission
Growing the New Zealand film industry
“We support a diverse range of New Zealand and international stories to be told here and seen everywhere.”
The New Zealand Film Commission provides grants, loans, and equity investment to New Zealand filmmakers
and businesses to assist in the development and production of feature films and short films.
All year around
Various
Wellington City Council
“Our vision for Wellington 2040 is an inclusive, sustainable and creative capital for people to live, work and play.”
Artists contributing to the thinking and design of public places and spaces
Art concepts and/or art works and/or design features integrated into urban design developments (including buildings, streets and parks).
Artists working in and with communities in public spaces
The application is from a legal entity.
The project is Wellington-based and mainly benefits the people of Wellington.
Projects must demonstrate a commitment to inclusivity and diversity.
Reviewed annually in March, June, August & November
Next round closes 24 March 2024
Up to $35k
Up to $25k
Toi Ōtautahi
Designed to act as a virtual arts office and bring together the city’s creative stories in one online place that celebrates and promotes the arts and creativity in Ōtautahi and the wider Waitaha region
This fund supports community focused organisations whose projects contribute to the strengthening of community wellbeing in the Christchurch city area.
All year around
Various
Ara Toi Ōtepoti
Arts and cultural initiatives contribute to a vibrant, exciting city and funding from DCC and Creative New Zealand contributes to a range of grants that support this creative activity
Depends on fund
All year around
Various
Community Organisation Grants Scheme
COGS provides grants to non-profit community groups and organisations delivering community-based social services, projects and events.
– Encouraging participation in communities
– Promoting community leadership Developing community capability
– Promoting social, economic and cultural equity, or reducing the downstream social and economic costs to communities and government organisations and events
Annual
Various
Asia New Zealand Foundation
Asia New Zealand Foundation is a non-profit, apolitical organisation dedicated to promoting greater understanding between New Zealand and its Asian neighbours.
“Our arts programme aims to bring Asia into the mainstream of New Zealand arts by inspiring New Zealand arts professionals to grow their connections
and knowledge of Asia. It also supports the presentation of Asian arts in partnership with New Zealand arts organisations and events"
12 February 2024
10 June 2024
All year round
18 March 2024
Up to $7.5k
Up to $20k
Various
Various
The Trusts Community Foundation
TTCF is a not for profit company on a mission to provide funding for a broad range of community based projects and activities.
• Charitable purposes which advances education
• Supports the relief of poverty
• Is beneficial to the community and environment
• Promotes cultural activities, amateur sports, arts and literature
All year round - assessed monthly
Up to $100k
Lion Foundation
Is one of New Zealand’s oldest and most respected Charitable Trusts. Since 1985 we have returned over $1 billion back
to the community, supporting thousands of good causes all around New Zealand.
– Funds are available for any charitable, philanthropic or cultural purpose that benefits the local community – both large and small.
– Funding is shared between the areas of the community, which includes arts, culture, heritage and environment (30%), health (15%), sport (40%) and education (15%).
All year round
Various
Sargood Bequest
Sargood Bequest is a charitable trust founded in 1939 by Sir Percy Sargood of the firm Sargood Son & Ewen.
The Sargood Bequest makes grants under the following headings.
You can apply under one heading only.
• Children/Youth
• Cultural
• Educational
• Environmental
• Sports/Outdoor
All year round
Up to $5k
Taranaki Foundation
Created for the people of Taranaki, by the people of Taranaki, our vision is to nurture and grow the prosperity of our region through community giving, partnerships and philanthropy.
Anyone who wants funding for a charitable purpose or purposes that will benefit Taranaki.
1 - 30 September 2024
Currently grants given are from $500 up to a maximum of $5000 but are typically less with the average grant being $2,000
Foundation North
We are committed to ensuring that, while continuing our traditional community support funding, our focus will increasingly be on working in partnership with grantees and other funders to achieve projects of greater scale and impact for the communities
of Auckland and Northland
Focus areas:
• Increased Equity
• Regenerative Environment
• Community Support
• Social Inclusion
General
All year round
Trust Waikato
Trust Waikato’s vision is for vibrant and resilient Waikato communities
Arts and culture Education
History
Social services Sports and recreation Youth
The environment
Operate mainly in the Waikato region
All year round
Various
Toi Foundation
Committed to reducing economic and social disparities in Taranaki by funding where there is the greatest need.
– Annual Grants: to help with organisational day-to-day costs
– Capital Grants: to help organisations buy or improve assets or equipment
– Programme and Event Grants: to help with the cost of running programmes/initiatives or events
– Individual Grants: to help individuals with the costs of competitive representation, training and development (see the Individual Grants section for specific terms).
– Improved Environment Enhanced Child and Youth Wellbeing
– Rangatiratanga | Empowering Māori Aspiration
All year round - assessed quarterly
All year round
All year round
Up to $100k+
No limit
No limit
Bay Trust
To accelerate bold meaningful change, assisting BOP communities and the environment to flourish.
– Operate in true partnerships with our communities
– Being bold, flexible, innovative and to provide leadership
– Live and practice our Kaupapa in everything we do
– Become a climate responsible (Tiakina te ao turoa) organisation
– Work with Māori in a way that is consistent with the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi; partnership, protection and participation.
Various
Various
Eastern & Central Community Trust
With integrity, courage and expertise, we manage and distribute funds to help build stronger, more sustainable communities in the Eastern
and central parts of New Zealand’s North Island
– Increased community participation and social cohesion
– Increased community resilience
– Increased equity of access to key support services
– Increased community planning, leadership, capacity, and self- determination
– Increased community economic development and enterprise
– Increased environmental wellbeing
Various
Various
West Coast Community Trust
Its purpose is to manage its investments and apply the income from these investments by way
of grants for charitable, cultural, philanthropic, recreational and other purposes in Buller, Grey and Westland.
Education
Welfare / Social Health
Art & Culture
Sport & Recreation
Youth
Two grant rounds closing:
30 April 2024 & 31 October 2024
Various
Otago Community Trust
Otago Community Trust is a community-owned charitable trust that provides grants to assist community projects that make a significant and positive contribution to Otago communities
Empowered communities, Improved health and wellbeing, Increased access to opportunities and thriving children and young people.
April 2024 - March 2025
Various
Community Trust / Mid & South Canterbury
The Community Trust of
Mid & South Canterbury is a philanthropic organisation
which applies its Trust funds for charitable and other purposes which are of benefit to the community. We provide grants to not-for-profit community groups and projects that make a positive contribution to our communities.
– Generally, provide supplementary funding support rather than act as a principal funding source.
– Focus on supporting an organisation by providing funding at a time best suited to their needs.
– Recognise the continuing and invaluable work of the voluntary sector.
March 2024 - February 2025
Up to $20K+
Community Trust South
The stanchion that all pathways in Murihiku lead to where people obtain the treasures that enable them to fulfill their aspirations.
We support both large and small community groups who work in various sectors, and our grants range from a few hundred dollars to thousands for a wide range
of purposes aligned with our Strategic Vision. We provide funding throughout the south of New Zealand covering Southland, Queenstown, Glenorchy, Arrowtown, Tapanui and Heriot areas.
All year round
Various
Rātā Foundation
We want to support communities now and into the future - by providing a funding framework which provides options and flexibility
(Nelson, Marlborough, Canterbury and Chatham Islands).
All year round
Up to $20k+
WEAVE
Is a collaboration hub – our goal is to help build capacity and knowledge within organisations so they can work together to achieve greater change for their communities.
We partner with groups to support them holistically on their collaboration journey.
– Considering a collaboration and would like help to set up a solid and successful initiative
– Currently collaborating and want support, advice or resources to strengthen the partnership
All year round
Various
JR McKenzie
Creating a socially just and inclusive New Zealand
We are interested in partnering with those experiencing the greatest inequity, exclusion and disadvantage in four communities of interest:
– Children, young people and whānau
– Māori
– Pacific Peoples
– Communities that experience exclusion
From 22 May 2024 - Grants will no longer be applied for via application. Instead, funding opportunities will be considered by a Programme Lead through engagement with new and existing relationships, referrals, and through partnerships with other funders.
Funding process being updated
Creative NZ
Encourages, promotes and supports the arts NZ for the benefit of all New Zealanders through funding, capability building, our international programme and advocacy.
Depends on fund
Various
NZ on Air
An independent government funding agency delivering quality and diverse NZ public media
Depends on fund
8 February 2024 - 7 February 2025
$50k-$500k+
Up to $1m
Various
Ministry of Culture & Heritage | Manatu Taonga
“We provide advice on arts, culture, heritage and broadcasting issues in consultation with government ministers.”
Improve sustainability
and resilience of the arts,
culture and heritage sectors Increase employment and skill development opportunities Improve safeguarding of Mātauranga Māori and support of Toi Māori Improve access and participation in arts, culture and heritage sectors Increase the use of arts, culture and heritage as
a tool to improve wellbeing.
Various
Various
NZ Film Commission
Growing the New Zealand film industry
“We support a diverse range of New Zealand and international stories to be told here and seen everywhere.”
The New Zealand Film Commission provides grants, loans, and equity investment to New Zealand filmmakers
and businesses to assist in the development and production of feature films and short films.
All year around
Various
Wellington City Council
“Our vision for Wellington 2040 is an inclusive, sustainable and creative capital for people to live, work and play.”
Artists contributing to the thinking and design of public places and spaces
Art concepts and/or art works and/or design features integrated into urban design developments (including buildings, streets and parks).
Artists working in and with communities in public spaces
The application is from a legal entity.
The project is Wellington-based and mainly benefits the people of Wellington.
Projects must demonstrate a commitment to inclusivity and diversity.
Reviewed annually in March, June, August & November
Next round closes 24 March 2024
Up to $35k
Up to $25k
Toi Ōtautahi
Designed to act as a virtual arts office and bring together the city’s creative stories in one online place that celebrates and promotes the arts and creativity in Ōtautahi and the wider Waitaha region
This fund supports community focused organisations whose projects contribute to the strengthening of community wellbeing in the Christchurch city area.
All year around
Various
Ara Toi Ōtepoti
Arts and cultural initiatives contribute to a vibrant, exciting city and funding from DCC and Creative New Zealand contributes to a range of grants that support this creative activity
Depends on fund
All year around
Various
Community Organisation Grants Scheme
COGS provides grants to non-profit community groups and organisations delivering community-based social services, projects and events.
– Encouraging participation in communities
– Promoting community leadership Developing community capability
– Promoting social, economic and cultural equity, or reducing the downstream social and economic costs to communities and government organisations and events
Annual
Various
Asia New Zealand Foundation
Asia New Zealand Foundation is a non-profit, apolitical organisation dedicated to promoting greater understanding between New Zealand and its Asian neighbours.
“Our arts programme aims to bring Asia into the mainstream of New Zealand arts by inspiring New Zealand arts professionals to grow their connections
and knowledge of Asia. It also supports the presentation of Asian arts in partnership with New Zealand arts organisations and events"
12 February 2024
10 June 2024
All year round
18 March 2024
Up to $7.5k
Up to $20k
Various
Various
The Trusts Community Foundation
TTCF is a not for profit company on a mission to provide funding for a broad range of community based projects and activities.
• Charitable purposes which advances education
• Supports the relief of poverty
• Is beneficial to the community and environment
• Promotes cultural activities, amateur sports, arts and literature
All year round - assessed monthly
Up to $100k
Lion Foundation
Is one of New Zealand’s oldest and most respected Charitable Trusts. Since 1985 we have returned over $1 billion back
to the community, supporting thousands of good causes all around New Zealand.
– Funds are available for any charitable, philanthropic or cultural purpose that benefits the local community – both large and small.
– Funding is shared between the areas of the community, which includes arts, culture, heritage and environment (30%), health (15%), sport (40%) and education (15%).
All year round
Various
Sargood Bequest
Sargood Bequest is a charitable trust founded in 1939 by Sir Percy Sargood of the firm Sargood Son & Ewen.
The Sargood Bequest makes grants under the following headings.
You can apply under one heading only.
• Children/Youth
• Cultural
• Educational
• Environmental
• Sports/Outdoor
All year round
Up to $5k
Taranaki Foundation
Created for the people of Taranaki, by the people of Taranaki, our vision is to nurture and grow the prosperity of our region through community giving, partnerships and philanthropy.
Anyone who wants funding for a charitable purpose or purposes that will benefit Taranaki.
1 - 30 September 2024
Currently grants given are from $500 up to a maximum of $5000 but are typically less with the average grant being $2,000
Foundation North
We are committed to ensuring that, while continuing our traditional community support funding, our focus will increasingly be on working in partnership with grantees and other funders to achieve projects of greater scale and impact for the communities
of Auckland and Northland
Focus areas:
• Increased Equity
• Regenerative Environment
• Community Support
• Social Inclusion
General
All year round
Trust Waikato
Trust Waikato’s vision is for vibrant and resilient Waikato communities
Arts and culture Education
History
Social services Sports and recreation Youth
The environment
Operate mainly in the Waikato region
All year round
Various
Toi Foundation
Committed to reducing economic and social disparities in Taranaki by funding where there is the greatest need.
– Annual Grants: to help with organisational day-to-day costs
– Capital Grants: to help organisations buy or improve assets or equipment
– Programme and Event Grants: to help with the cost of running programmes/initiatives or events
– Individual Grants: to help individuals with the costs of competitive representation, training and development (see the Individual Grants section for specific terms).
– Improved Environment Enhanced Child and Youth Wellbeing
– Rangatiratanga | Empowering Māori Aspiration
All year round - assessed quarterly
All year round
All year round
Up to $100k+
No limit
No limit
Bay Trust
To accelerate bold meaningful change, assisting BOP communities and the environment to flourish.
– Operate in true partnerships with our communities
– Being bold, flexible, innovative and to provide leadership
– Live and practice our Kaupapa in everything we do
– Become a climate responsible (Tiakina te ao turoa) organisation
– Work with Māori in a way that is consistent with the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi; partnership, protection and participation.
Various
Various
Eastern & Central Community Trust
With integrity, courage and expertise, we manage and distribute funds to help build stronger, more sustainable communities in the Eastern
and central parts of New Zealand’s North Island
– Increased community participation and social cohesion
– Increased community resilience
– Increased equity of access to key support services
– Increased community planning, leadership, capacity, and self- determination
– Increased community economic development and enterprise
– Increased environmental wellbeing
Various
Various
West Coast Community Trust
Its purpose is to manage its investments and apply the income from these investments by way
of grants for charitable, cultural, philanthropic, recreational and other purposes in Buller, Grey and Westland.
Education
Welfare / Social Health
Art & Culture
Sport & Recreation
Youth
Two grant rounds closing:
30 April 2024 & 31 October 2024
Various
Otago Community Trust
Otago Community Trust is a community-owned charitable trust that provides grants to assist community projects that make a significant and positive contribution to Otago communities
Empowered communities, Improved health and wellbeing, Increased access to opportunities and thriving children and young people.
April 2024 - March 2025
Various
Community Trust / Mid & South Canterbury
The Community Trust of
Mid & South Canterbury is a philanthropic organisation
which applies its Trust funds for charitable and other purposes which are of benefit to the community. We provide grants to not-for-profit community groups and projects that make a positive contribution to our communities.
– Generally, provide supplementary funding support rather than act as a principal funding source.
– Focus on supporting an organisation by providing funding at a time best suited to their needs.
– Recognise the continuing and invaluable work of the voluntary sector.
March 2024 - February 2025
Up to $20K+
Community Trust South
The stanchion that all pathways in Murihiku lead to where people obtain the treasures that enable them to fulfill their aspirations.
We support both large and small community groups who work in various sectors, and our grants range from a few hundred dollars to thousands for a wide range
of purposes aligned with our Strategic Vision. We provide funding throughout the south of New Zealand covering Southland, Queenstown, Glenorchy, Arrowtown, Tapanui and Heriot areas.
All year round
Various
Rātā Foundation
We want to support communities now and into the future - by providing a funding framework which provides options and flexibility
(Nelson, Marlborough, Canterbury and Chatham Islands).
All year round
Up to $20k+
WEAVE
Is a collaboration hub – our goal is to help build capacity and knowledge within organisations so they can work together to achieve greater change for their communities.
We partner with groups to support them holistically on their collaboration journey.
– Considering a collaboration and would like help to set up a solid and successful initiative
– Currently collaborating and want support, advice or resources to strengthen the partnership
All year round
Various
JR McKenzie
Creating a socially just and inclusive New Zealand
We are interested in partnering with those experiencing the greatest inequity, exclusion and disadvantage in four communities of interest:
– Children, young people and whānau
– Māori
– Pacific Peoples
– Communities that experience exclusion
From 22 May 2024 - Grants will no longer be applied for via application. Instead, funding opportunities will be considered by a Programme Lead through engagement with new and existing relationships, referrals, and through partnerships with other funders.
Funding process being updated
