Creative New Zealand Funding

Creative New Zealand has many funding opportunities opening during March for artists and musicians. Click on the links to find out more and how to apply.

  • Development Fund for artists and practitioners: Funding up to $8,000 to support artists and practitioners to expand skills and careers through specific professional and creative development initiatives. Applications open 7 March – 4 April 2024.
  • Creative Fellowship Fund: Funding of $25,000 or $50,000 to support artists, practitioners and collaboratives to develop, innovate and create. Applications open 18 March – 18 April 2024.
  • Creative Impact Fund: Funding up to $50,000 or between $50,000 – $125,000 to support artists, practitioners, and collaboratives to make, share and present work that enriches audiences and communities encouraging understanding and participation. Applications open 18 March – 16 April 2024.
  • Music Scholarships 2024: Scholarships awarded annually to emerging and established music practitioners to further their studies. Applications open 18 March – 16 April 2024.


Creative New Zealand Funding