Masterton Arts Fund
Tender Overview
About this tender
This funding is for making a difference to the quality, scope, or participation in the arts sector and/or the arts economy. The fund covers visual arts, literature, pottery/ceramics, drama, music, dance, filmmaking, and crafts projects. It is also available for projects on preservation, researching and recording of significant historic artifacts, history, stories, and events. For further information refer to the Information Sheet in the Key Documents section below. Funding applications to the 2026/27 year are now open. Applications should be for a minimum grant amount of $2,000 and the total funding available for this year is $12,545. Applications will close at 4.30pm on Friday, 21 August 2026. Key Documents 2026 Masterton Arts Fund Fillable Application Form.pdf (PDF, 1MB) Masterton Arts Fund Information Sheet (PDF, 168.7KB) Project Completion Report Form (PDF, 400.7KB)
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