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Funding

Look here for a curated list of funding resources

There’s a lot of information out there. Here are a few things we think will be helpful.

If you discover other fabulous resources for funding please get in touch.

Funding Opportunities OPENING SOON

Regional Creative Communities Scheme

The Creative Communities Scheme supports local arts and creative projects across Hawke’s Bay. Funding is available for projects that increase participation in the arts, celebrate local identity, and strengthen community connection.

Creative Communities funding is administered by each local council. 

Central Hawke’s Bay District Council
Applications open Friday 1 August and close Sunday 30 August 2026
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Hastings District Council
Applications open Friday 1 August and close Sunday 30 August 2026
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Napier City Council
Applications open in August, close Sunday 30 August 2026
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Wairoa District Council
Applications open Monday 27 July and close Friday 28 August 2026
Learn More  |  Apply Here

NCC Community Initiatives Fund

Grants of up to $20,000 for not-for-profit and community organisations running projects that address local needs, encourage collaboration, and make a real difference for the people of Napier. If your creative project brings people together or strengthens the community, this fund could support it.

Napier City Council
Applications open Thursday 31 July and close Sunday 30 August 2026
Learn More

Hawke's Bay Funding

Hawke's Bay Funding - Local Funding Service

Hawke’s Bay Funding is a local service that lists all available funding opportunities across Hawke’s Bay. There are many funding organisations around Hawke’s Bay that support charitable organisations in their efforts to work with and strengthen our communities.
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Creative New Zealand

Funding and Support

CreativeNZ is the national arts development agency, investing in artists and arts organisations across Aotearoa. Explore funding, advice and support for every stage of a creative career.
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Find Funding for You

CreativeNZ groups its opportunities by where you’re at, whether you’re an early career artist, an established practitioner, or an arts organisation or group. Find the funding that fits your practice.
Early Career Artists
Artists and Practitioners
Arts Organisations and Groups

Other Resources

Fundraising & Sponsorship

Written to guide and support sports and recreation organisations to attract and secure funds, the parallels with the creative sector, and in particular Community Arts are clear.
RESOURCE: Link To Guide

Kick A** Content - Developing Winning Proposals

Written to guide and support sports and recreation organisations to attract and secure funds, the parallels with the creative sector, and in particular Community Arts are clear.
RESOURCE: Download Presentation Slides
RESOURCE: Link To Webinar (video)

Donations Toolkit

A suite of information providing advice and suggestions for approaching, securing and keeping donors.
RESOURCE: Link To Page

Business Sponsorship

A comprehensive and practical guide of identifying the ‘fit’, and then the pitch and powerful ongoing relationship management.
RESOURCE: Link To Page