How to apply for contestable funding

The 2009 funding rounds have now closed.

The 2010 Contestable Funding Guide: Ngā Pūtea will be available from the beginning of December 2009.

Although the 2009 funding rounds have now closed, you can still download a copy of the 2009 Contestable Funding Guide here (PDF, 3.32 MB) for reference.

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Applications must arrive at Creative New Zealand's Wellington office by 5pm on the relevant closing date.

Late applications will be ineligible.

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How to apply for funding

You can complete an application for contestable funding through the written Funding Guide Ngā Pūtea which includes an application form. Please note that the funding rounds for 2009 have now closed, and the 2010 Funding Guide Ngā Pūtea will be available from the beginning of December 2009.

You can download and print the 2010 Contestable Funding Guide: Ngā Pūtea and the application form, when they become available (beginning of December 2009).