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Dunedin City Council – Kaunihera-a-rohe o Otepoti

Arts grants

Arts, cultural, and creative initiatives contribute to a vibrant, exciting city and funding from DCC and Creative New Zealand contributes to a range of grants that support these activities.

Find information here about the range of grants available for creative projects that support the strategic themes of Ara Toi Ōtepoti – Our Creative Future.

If you are thinking of applying for a grant, please contact Ara Toi Creative Advisors before you start an application. They can help you throughout the application process and can provide advice about eligibility, criteria, budgets, and the best grant for your project.

Creative Advisors are available throughout the year to talk about your project.

Who to contact

For enquiries regarding any of the funding opportunities listed below, please contact Ara Toi/Creative Partnerships.

DCC Arts Grants

Dunedin City Council (DCC) Arts grants are available to support the costs of running creative activities that foster local involvement, content, and participation in the wider community.

City service and city projects grants

These grants support key organisations and projects to help the city achieve its strategic goals and ultimately ensure Dunedin is one of the world's great small cities.

Creative Communities funding

The Creative Communities Scheme grants are funded through Creative New Zealand and support local, community based arts, cultural, and creative projects.

Professional theatre fund

The Professional Theatre Fund helps support professional theatre-making in Dunedin.

Arts Capability Funding (Otago Community Trust/DCC funded)

Funding of up to $7,500 for assistance with arts capability building. Applications are submitted through the Otago Community Trust website.

Small Arts Grants

A Small Arts Grant is designed to provide a small amount of funding with a quick turnaround time for eligible creative projects. Activities should engage people in meaningful ways, and provide chances for people to actively participate in arts, cultural, and creative opportunities in Ōtepoti.

DCC Arts Grants

Dunedin City Council (DCC) Arts grants are available to support the costs of running creative activities that foster local involvement, content, and participation in the wider community.

City service and city projects grants

These grants support key organisations and projects to help the city achieve its strategic goals and ultimately ensure Dunedin is one of the world's great small cities.

Creative Communities funding

The Creative Communities Scheme grants are funded through Creative New Zealand and support local, community based arts, cultural, and creative projects.

Professional theatre fund

The Professional Theatre Fund helps support professional theatre-making in Dunedin.

Arts Capability Funding (Otago Community Trust/DCC funded)

Funding of up to $7,500 for assistance with arts capability building. Applications are submitted through the Otago Community Trust website.

Small Arts Grants

A Small Arts Grant is designed to provide a small amount of funding with a quick turnaround time for eligible creative projects. Activities should engage people in meaningful ways, and provide chances for people to actively participate in arts, cultural, and creative opportunities in Ōtepoti.

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