Submit Applications for CLNZ Contestable Fund Grants (New Zealand)

Each year a portion of the revenue allocated to the Cultural Fund will be made available in a Contestable Fund. Applications are invited for projects that have clearly defined and measurable project outcomes that align with the Cultural Fund’s objectives, including projects that:

• Develop the professional skills of writers, including those who write for an education audience
• Seek to grow export markets for New Zealand Aotearoa published content
• Demonstrate innovation in the creation and distribution of New Zealand Aotearoa published content and make a positive impact on the community.
• Diverse content that encourages Māori, Pacifica and other minority and ethnic groups to submit within New Zealand Aotearoa.
• Use online platforms to enhance the profile of New Zealand Aotearoa publishing and/or published content, including to international/export markets
• Other projects that can demonstrate a positive impact on the Aotearoa New Zealand writing and publishing industry, and that meet the objectives of the Cultural Fund, will also be considered.

Objectives

• The CLNZ Cultural Fund derives its revenue from a 2% share of domestic licensing income and from overseas revenue that is non-title specific. The Cultural Fund invests in people and projects that meet its objectives to:
  • Protect: writers and publishers’ ability to earn revenue from their works;
  • Support: the creation and production of new works and assist the commercial success of New Zealand Aotearoa works;
  • Grow: the number of works created and skills in the industry.

Funding information

• In 2024, an allocation of $75,000 is available. The number of successful projects will vary from year-to year and will depend on the individual merits of the applications received and the recommendations of the CLNZ Contestable Fund Selection Panel. In the event that any portion of the available funding is not allocated, this will be added to the funding pool available for the following years’ Contestable Fund.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or New Zealand based organisations.
• Applications for projects that involve several organisations or individuals are welcome. When making a collaborative application, applicants are asked to name one party as a lead applicant.
• Applicants may make more than one application and may apply for more than one project.

For more information, visit CLNZ.