Deadline: 14 February 2020

Applications are now open for Toi Rangatahi Participation Fund to support artists and organisations to provide opportunities for young people aged 10-14 to participate in high-quality arts activities. It’s aimed at developing creative potential, focusing on under-represented communities.

This Fund encourages partnerships between arts organisations/ artists and providers of programmes for young people and can include projects of any art form and any arts activity type.

What will fund

Projects must by or with young people 10-14 years of age. Activities could include workshops/wananga, the creation of new work, performances or exhibitions.

What are arts activities BY or WITH?

• Arts activities by young people are arts experiences that are participatory, driven, owned, created, programmed, presented and/or delivered by young people. The young people may be mentored or taught by experienced artists. If there is a presentation outcome this is specifically aimed at young audiences, their whānau and communities.
• Arts activities with young people refer to participatory arts learning experiences. These could be workshops or work involving experienced artists/artist mentors working alongside young people. The activities are often part of programmes to open and explore access to art forms or genres. They may provide access to an arts organisation.

Funding Information

Amount: Up to $65,000

Eligibility Criteria

• Individuals who are New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.
• Established New Zealand-based organisations that have an arts focus. This includes:
  • schools and kura kaupapa Māori
  • marae
  • youth development organisations
  • churches
  • other similar types of organisations.

For more information, visit https://www.creativenz.govt.nz/find-funding/funds/toi-rangatahi-participation-fund