The Professional Theatre Fund helps support professional theatre-making in Dunedin.
This funding can assist with the costs of the creation, development, and presentation of high-quality, new work from established theatre practitioners and organisations. Priority will be given to projects that involve local practitioners and content; presentation of work outside Ōtepoti cannot be funded.
If you are thinking of applying for a grant, speak with Ara Toi Creative Advisors. They can answer your questions and help put you on the right grants path.
Call 03 477 4000; email aratoi@dcc.govt.nz; or DM on Instagram @aratoiotepoti
Application Deadline
5pm on Sunday 28 September (for projects starting after 30 November)
Who can apply?
Not-for-profit groups or organisations can apply; individuals or groups that are not legal entities may apply under an umbrella organisation.
To be eligible for this grant, your project must:
- take place within Dunedin.
- benefit local communities in Dunedin.
- not have started or finished before funding is approved.
- be completed within 12 months of funding being approved.
- for September applications, the project or project phase must start after 30 November.
Please note that your organisation may only receive ONE of the following DCC-funded grants per year:
- Arts
- Community
- Small Arts Project
- Community Events
- Small Community Project
- Professional Theatre Fund
Funding criteria
To be eligible for funding through the Professional Theatre Fund your group or organisation must:
- be experienced theatre practitioners in Ōtepoti Dunedin.
- show how the project will contribute to the development of professional theatre-making in Dunedin.
- be able to show a track record of success with previous theatre projects.
- seek to achieve the objectives of Ara Toi Otepoti - Our Creative Future: Dunedin's Arts and Culture Strategy.
How much are the grants?
We will support one project or project phase per application. The maximum amount you can apply for is $20,000.
Professional Theatre Fund Application