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Creative New Zealand International Engagement Fund
- Who Can Apply: New Zealand citizen/permanent-resident artists and practitioners; also eligible organisations and international presenters.
- The Focus: International engagement benefiting New Zealand arts and artists.
- The Funding: Up to NZ$25,000; requests above NZ$5,000 need confirmed contributions including artist payment.
- Key Requirements: EOI with details, eligibility declaration and up to 2,000 words; qualifying applicants provide opportunity, budget and strategy information.
DeadlineThursday, December 3, 2026
AwardUp to $25,000
Locationnational
ParticipationRemote
Career stagesAll Stages
Application notesFirst submit the Microsoft EOI form with applicant details, eligibility check/declaration, and an outline explaining the international opportunity, amount requested and why engagement is timely (up to 2,000 words). Eligible applicants are asked for further information, potentially including offer/invitation, knowledge-sharing and career/NZ-arts benefits, budget with confirmed co-contribution including artist payment, and relevant international/artistic strategies. Round 2 full applications close December 3, 2026 at 13:00 NZ time; no separate EOI closing date is stated, so allow time for staff review. The form itself was unreadable. Support: funding@creativenz.govt.nz or 0800 CREATIVE.
Contactfunding@creativenz.govt.nz
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