Deadline: 25-Jan-2026
The Auckland Council is requesting applications for its Regional Arts and Culture Project Grant Program to strengthen and expand Auckland’s cultural landscape.
The Regional Arts and Culture Grants Programme supports two main project types: audience development and programming, as well as business and capacity development. Audience development and programming initiatives focus on delivering a diverse range of arts and cultural experiences designed to attract audiences from across Auckland.
Business and capacity development, on the other hand, helps strengthen professionalism and ensure the sustainability of regional arts and culture organisations by supporting feasibility studies, organisational growth, digital and web development, new sponsorship or patron programmes, and the creation of strategic, business, and marketing plans.
By providing funding ranging from $3,000 to $25,000, the programme contributes to the goals of the Toi Whītiki Arts and Culture Strategic Action Plan. Its mission is to integrate arts and culture into daily life and build a vibrant, creative, and culturally rich Auckland.
Grants may be awarded as either one-off or multi-year funding for standalone initiatives, as well as through strategic relationship support. The programme does not cover ongoing operational costs such as administration or accommodation, nor does it fund debt repayment, legal or medical fees, religious or political activities, central government services like education or health, physical works without proper consents, retrospective expenses, overseas travel or accommodation, or alcohol purchases.
To qualify for funding, groups or organisations must meet the criteria for regional eligibility. You can apply for this grant if your organisation operates at a regional level and is, or has the potential to become, a cornerstone of a thriving arts and culture sector.
They should also demonstrate a role in the arts and culture sector by representing specific art forms at the regional level, engaging in strategic advocacy or capacity building, being an iwi or Māori organisation involved in arts and culture, or delivering artistic experiences to under-served populations and non-traditional settings.
For more information, visit Auckland Council.