ONLINE Cultural Funding Database
A free-to-use cultural funding database available online, thanks to the collaborative efforts of Creative New Zealand, Te Papa National Services Te Paerangi and the Ministry for Culture and Heritage with the Funding Information Service.
This search engine is tailored to the needs of the cultural sector, making it easy for artists and arts organisations to find the best match between their projects and potential funders.
The Funding Information Service
At www.fis.org.nz you will find two subscriber databases. FundView is for community group funding. BreakOut provides information on scholarships and awards for individuals. These databases can be viewed at some citizens advice bureaus, public libraries, local authority offices and offices of the Department of Internal Affairs.
New Zealand Film Commission | Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga
The New Zealand Film Commission provides development and production finance, as well as participating in the promotion and marketing of New Zealand films.
Cnr Cable Street and Jervois Quay
P O Box 11-546, Wellington
Tel: 04-382 7680 Fax: 04-384 9719
Website: www.nzfilm.co.nz
District and city councils
As well as distributing funding under the Creative Communities Scheme, local authorities may also distribute funding for other arts projects. In Appendix 6, we've included a map showing the areas covered by all 74 local authorities so that you can identify those areas appropriate to the location of your project. Local authority contact details are available in the telephone directory or at Local Government New Zealand's website (www.localgovt.co.nz).
NZ on Air | Irirangi Te Motu
NZ on Air funds programming on both radio and television.
54-56 Cambridge Terrace
P O Box 9744, Wellington
Tel: 04-382 9524 Fax: 04-382 9546
Te Māngai Pāho
Te Mangai Paho allocates funding to stimulate the growth and development of Maori language and Maori culture through quality broadcasting.
Level 4, Investment Centre
Cnr Featherston and Ballance Streets
P O Box 10-004, Wellington
Tel: 04-473 7785 Fax: 04- 473 8034
Email: tmpuser@temangaipaho.co.nz
New Zealand Music Industry Commission
The New Zealand Music Industry Commission is committed to growing the NZ music business, both at home and overseas.
Tel: 09-3760115
Website: www.nzmusic.org.nz
Work and Income
Work and Income provides assistance, by way of the Pathways to Arts and Cultural Employment (PACE) service, for individuals who are pursuing or developing a career in the arts and cultural sector.
General Enquiries tel: 0800 559 009
Email: information@msd.govt.nz
Website: http://www.workandincome.govt.nz/
New Zealand Lottery Grants Board | Te Poari Rota
Lottery Community Facilities for cultural facilities.
Lottery Environment and Heritage for cultural heritage projects, including capital works; development of education centres in museums; exhibition materials to enhance the understanding of collections; costs of conservation of movable cultural property; marae and waka conservation projects; waihi tapu research projects; and publications.
Lottery Youth - for developing young people's awareness of cultural identity and skills development outside the school environment. Lottery Youth defines young people as those under 25
Lottery General for one-off projects of regional and national significance and those outside the scope of other distribution committees. Arts and film projects other than capital works projects are not usually funded.
State Insurance Building
46 Waring Taylor Street
P O Box 805, Wellington
Tel: 04-495 7200 Fax: 04-495 7225
Asia New Zealand Foundation of New Zealand
The Asia New Zealand Foundation administers a cultural grants programme and assists artist residencies and exchanges. Through Museums Aotearoa, they also offer the Asia New Zealand Foundation Museums Award which provides incentive support to museums and museum professionals for project and professional development.
PO Box 10 144
Wellington
Tel: 04-471 2320
Fax: 04-471 2330
Email: asianz@asianz.org.nz
Website: www.asianz.org.nz
History Research Trust Fund
This fund provides grants to researchers and writers of projects relating to New Zealand history. All historical areas are eligible, but priority is given to projects that significantly improve our understanding of New Zealand's past.
C/- Ministry of Culture and Heritage
Level 5, Radio NZ House, 155 The Terrace
P O Box 5364, Wellington
Tel: 04-499 4229 Fax: 04-499 4490
Website: www.mch.govt.nz
Ministry of Education
The Ministry of Education provides funding for regional or national arts co-ordinators and for providers of learning experiences outside the classroom
45-47 Pipitea Street
PO Box 1666, Wellington
Tel: 04-463 8000 Fax: 04-463 8001
Website: www.minedu.govt.nz
New Zealand Japan Exchange Programme
The New Zealand Japan Exchange Programme aims is to promote a deeper understanding between New Zealand and Japan through a programme of educational and cultural exchanges. Open guidelines and application form.
Tel: (04) 913 6484
fax: (04) 913 6489
email: programmes@ilanz.ac.nz
ILANZ, Box 27-022, Wellington.
National Services Te Paerangi
National Services Te Paerangi works with museums, galleries, iwi (tribes), and related organisations to enhance museum services and support these to become self-sustaining. National Services currently offers two grant programmes; Museum and Iwi Development Grant and the Helping Hands Grant for small museums. Please see the website for more information.
National Services Te Paerangi
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Cable Street
PO Box 467
Wellington
website: http://www.nationalservices.tepapa.govt.nz/
email: natserv@tepapa.govt.nz
tel: 0508 NSTP HELP (0508 678 743)
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise is the national economic development agency, working with the private and public sectors to help businesses, industries and regions generate sustainable growth and overcome challenges and achieve success in export markets. They tailor their services and approach to meet the specific needs of clients.
Tel: 0800 555 888
Email: info@nzte.govt.nz
Website: http://www.nzte.govt.nz/
Foundation for Research, Science and Technology
The Foundation for Research, Science and Technology plays a key role in stimulating knowledge creation and innovation in New Zealand. A government organisation, it invests nearly $400 million annually in research, science and technology initiatives that have economic, environmental or social benefits. The Foundation is based in Wellington and also has offices in Auckland and Christchurch.
15-17 Murphy St
Wellington
Tel: 04-917 7800
Website: www.frst.govt.nz