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Creative New Zealand · New Zealand

Creative Impact Fund

Intake status unconfirmed

For artists to create and present work, publish, research or share knowledge, for up to 18 months. Applications go to the general arts, Ngā toi Māori or Pacific arts pool.

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Program at a glance

Application status
Intake status unconfirmed
Funding amount
Up to NZ$125,000 (most under NZ$100,000)
Listed deadline
Usually two rounds a year (2026: Feb 26 and Sep 17); next dates not confirmed
Who can apply
Artists.
Where
Anywhere in New Zealand
Good for
Arts and culture, Indigenous languages
Pays for
A project, Events, festivals or workshops, Research, Travel

Who it's intended for

Details
Artists and practitioners who are NZ citizens or permanent residents, alone or as a group of collaborators. Not arts organisations.
The catch
Requests over NZ$50,000 must show other income.

Source checked against the funder's website on October 24, 2026. Always confirm current details with the funder.

Still to confirm

A profile match does not check every requirement. Confirm these points on the funder's page before applying.

  • Whether the current intake is accepting applications, and its exact cutoff time and timezone.
  • Artists and practitioners who are NZ citizens or permanent residents, alone or as a group of collaborators. Not arts organisations.
  • Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
  • Which costs are covered and what supporting documents are needed.

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