As you enjoy the festive season, find a moment to develop your idea to bring arts and culture into the everyday lives of Aucklanders. Auckland Council offers a range of funding opportunities supporting arts and culture delivery - open now, closing from early-February 2016.
Open now, in order of closing dates:
Regional Event Fund Round 2 - Strategic Priorities, closing Monday 15 February 2016 at 5pm
Auckland Mayoral Writers Grant, closing Friday 19 February 2016 at 5pm
Creative Communities Scheme, closing Friday 26 February 2016 at 5pm
Regional Arts and Culture Grants Programme, closing Friday 4 March 2016
Local board grants - 21 local boards with various closing dates from early February 2016
Advance notice:
Accommodation support fund 2016/17 (Albert-Eden and Waitemat? local boards), opening in February 2016
If you're not sure which fund to apply to, read the information about the fund first, then contact the team in their shared mailbox creative.communities@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz . They will connect you to the right team in council. They are also available in person to provide advice.
And you thought your rates only paid for footpaths and rubbish collection - go on tap into this great funding source!