Arts, culture & heritage
Education & training
Creative New Zealand Creative Fellowship Fund
Creative New Zealand
Applications
Opens 16 Aug 2026
Check the official funder page before applying.
What it supports
Funding for artists and practitioners to develop their artistic practice and new work.
Funding
Fixed grant options are $25,000 for up to six months' work or $50,000 for up to 12 months' work.
Timing
Opens 16 Aug 2026.
Closes 24 Sept 2026.
- Creative Fellowship Fund 2026 - Round 2 — closes 24 Sept 2026
Who can apply
Individual artist or practitioner, Group of collaborators
- • Open to: Individual artist or practitioner
- • Open to: Group of collaborators
- • Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.
- • One application may be submitted per funding round.
- • Recipients must complete their grant before applying again.
Geography
Available nationwide.
Areas noted by the funder: Nationwide