Tāwhia Copyright Aotearoa (TCA) Contestable Fund 2026 opens

Tāwhia Copyright Aotearoa (TCA) makes up to $75,000 available annually to support strategic projects that grow Aotearoa New Zealand’s literary sector.

The fund supports projects with clearly defined, measurable outcomes aligned with  literary sector growth, such as:

  • Developing professional skills for writers, including those who write for education audiences
  • Growing export markets for Aotearoa New Zealand published content
  • Innovation in creating and distributing Aotearoa New Zealand published content
  • Diverse content encouraging Māori, Pacific Peoples, and other minority and ethnic groups to participate
  • Using online platforms to enhance the profile of Aotearoa New Zealand publishing internationally
  • Other projects demonstrating positive impact on the writing and publishing industry will also be considered.

Applications close October 7.

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