Annual bursary awarded to a published writer or playwright at an early stage of their career who applies to Arts Grants 2022/23 Round 1 to write a new work.
Arts Grants 2022/23 Round 1 closed at 8.02 pm on 3 August 2022 when 250 applications were submitted.
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To be considered for the Todd New Writer's Bursary you must:
- be an emerging writer or playwright AND
- submit an eligible Arts Grants 2022/23 Round 1 application to write new work.
For more information about who can apply, including Creative New Zealand's general eligibility criteria, track record requirements and funding types see Arts Grants
The Todd New Writer's Bursary supports the cost of creating a new work and may be used towards:
- A stipend/wage that offers fair remuneration. See Guidelines -Budgets.
- Production and administration costs
For more information about what can (and can't) be funded, see Arts Grants
Register or sign in to your Creative NZ Portal account to apply using the online application form.
Apply to Arts Grants 2022/23 Round 1, including 'Todd New Writer's Bursary' in your project description.
See our Guidelines for step-by-step technical guidance, tips and support to create your CNZ portal account or to use the online application form.
If you have access needs or require additional support to use the CNZ portal, contact us on email portal@creativenz.govt.nz or phone 0800 CREATIVE (273 284).
For information about how applications are assessed see Arts Grants
For more information, advice or to discuss your project email Funding Services.