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