Applications are now open for a Special Round of Contestable Fund Grants, with $120,000 available to apply for.
Copyright Licensing New Zealand is running a Special Round of its Contestable Fund Grants in order to support short-term projects that have arisen or been developed to respond to the changed environment in the New Zealand writing and publishing sector during COVID-19. The annual Contestable Fund process supports a very wide range of projects, and this Special Round will do the same.
Applications are invited for projects that have clearly defined and measurable project outcomes, including projects that:
- Respond to the opportunities and challenges presented by the pandemic
- Develop the professional skills of writers, including those who write for an education audience
- Seek to grow export markets for New Zealand published content
- Demonstrate innovation in the creation and distribution of New Zealand published content
- Use online platforms to enhance the profile of New Zealand publishing and/or published content, including to international/export markets
- Are able to be completed by 30 September 2020
| Application Dates | Wednesday 15 April – Wednesday 29 April 2020 |
| Application Form | APPLY HERE |
| Application Guidelines and Criteria | More information here (pdf) |
| Next Round | September 2020 |
