Creative Impact Fund — 2026 Round 2

Up to NZD 125,000 for NZ arts projects that create, present and engage audiences.

Channels

Project-dependent; all artforms fund including music and multidisciplinary practice

Maximum duration

Up to 18 months; activities 02 Dec 2026–30 Jun 2028

Application cost

No application fee stated

Attendance

Project-dependent public presentation or audience engagement

Eligibility

NZ citizens or permanent residents, individually or in groups of collaborators; arts organisations are ineligible

Guaranteed support

Up to NZD 125,000; most awards below NZD 100,000. Requests above NZD 50,000 require other revenue or in-kind contributions