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10 July 2023
In this issue:
Fourth and final round of Regeneration Fund recipients announced
Final Regeneration Fund results
Matariki Fund announcement
Applications open for Creatives in Schools
Fourth and final Round of Regeneration Fund announced
Tēnā koutou
You may have already seen the news, but we recently announced the final round of Regeneration Fund recipients. 17 proposals were approved, meaning that we have the privilege of supporting more than 80 initiatives during the coming year.
We have genuinely felt the weight of responsibility distributing the last of the COVID funding – we know how important it is to invest in initiatives that have the best chance of having an impact beyond the life of the funding.
I'm really happy with the investments that we've made. They will span many sectors and regions, reach many thousands of people, and contribute directly to more than 1,800 paid positions. With the talent and passion of the people involved, we are confident that our investment will lead to sustainable change and benefit for creatives into the medium-term.
I want to thank everyone who took part in the fund, either by sharing ideas with us through the expression of interest phase or providing feedback on proposals. We have benefited greatly from the ideas and expertise that people have shared so generously with us.
Ngā manaakitanga,
Joe Fowler
Pou Mataaho o Te Aka Tūhono
Deputy Chief Executive, Investment and Outcomes
Final Regeneration Fund results
In the fourth and final round of funding decisions, 17 proposals were approved for up to $5.9 million of funding. The Cultural Sector Regeneration Fund will now be supporting more than 80 initiatives during the coming year – making great things happen in communities, and supporting the development of the arts, culture and heritage sectors well beyond the life of the funding.
Read the media release for the announcement.
Matariki Fund announcement
Matariki celebrations across Aotearoa will be significantly enhanced with 119 successful applicants for the over $3 million Matariki Ahunga Nui fund. Read the full announcement here.
To find Matariki events happening in your community, check out the events page on Matariki.com or visit EventFinda.
Applications open for Creatives in Schools
The Creatives in Schools programme is a wellbeing programme delivered by the Ministry of Education in partnership with Manatū Taonga and Creative New Zealand.
Applications for Creatives in Schools will open on Friday 16 June 2023 for projects that will take place in 2024. Applications close at 11:59pm Monday 21 August 2023.
Contact us
If you have any questions about any of our funding opportunities, please email us at Support.Culture@mch.govt.nz.
For any other queries, please email us at info@mch.govt.nz.
More information
- For the latest information on other initiatives in the Arts and Culture COVID Recovery Programme, see the Manatū Taonga website
- If you have specific questions, email us at support.culture@mch.govt.nz
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