Community Arts Funding
With quick-response grants the usual sector closing dates apply, but you will get a grant decision within eight weeks. Grants of up to $10,000 are made for organisations and projects that foster access, engagement and experience of the arts.
Grants will be considered for:
- Community arts festivals
- Community arts projects
- Equipment and materials
- Venue hire
- Exhibitions and performance costs
Funding priority will be given to applications that show:
- That the project fits with our strategic objectives. We will look for evidence that the project will assist communities to access, engage with and experience the arts
- Evidence that the need for the project has been clearly identified
- Information about the other funding you have in place and about the proposal’s financial viability
- Support for the project from independent sector professionals
Financial reporting requirements
If your organisation is applying for a quick-response grant of less than $40,000, the financial reporting requirements are simpler. Instead of audited accounts, we only need to see the most recent annual accounts, signed by two office holders.
If your organisation is applying for more than $40,000, your annual accounts will need to signed by a person with a recognised accounting qualification. Your accounts will have to be audited if this requirement is part of your organisation’s constitution, trust deed or rules.
Application form
To ensure that your application can be processed as efficiently as possible, please send us an electronic copy of your application form to applications@asbcommunitytrust.org.nz
PLEASE NOTE: We still require your hard copy application form, and supporting documentation, which should be posted or delivered to the addresses at the end of the application form.