Accessibility Impact Fund: call for expressions of interest 

Arts Access Aotearoa is seeking expressions of interest for funding that will support increased accessibility or access needs in the arts sector. The deadline for expressions of interest is 5pm on Monday 29 July. They will be reviewed by Arts Access Aotearoa staff and assessed by members of the arts and access community. Please read the information and FAQs. If you have any questions, get in touch with Projects Coordinator Caleb Gordon (E: caleb.gordon@artsaccess.org.nz or T: 04 802 4191).

What it is

Arts Access Aotearoa is offering one funding round to support the development of accessibility or support access needs in the arts sector. We will be offering grants to:

·      arts organisations and access organisations

·      Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers.

The goal of these grants is to increase accessibility and opportunities in the sector.

Currently there is no stand-alone fund designed to support the development of accessibility or to support access needs. This one-off fund is part of Arts Access Aotearoa's advocacy to increase access to the arts for Deaf and disabled people. We will work closely with recipients to demonstrate the impact and value of funded projects, which will be used in future advocacy for dedicated access funding.

You can apply for grants of up to $20,000. This fund is available to individuals and organisations based in Aotearoa New Zealand. It is supported with funding through Manatū Taonga's Regeneration Fund to Arts Access Aotearoa. 

Who is it for

We are seeking expressions of interest from two groups from throughout Aotearoa New Zealand:

1.   arts organisations or access organisations

2.   Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers

The process for each group is different. Please make sure you look at the information for the group you are part of when you are applying.

You will have until 30 November 2024 to complete work related to your grant.

Information sessions: 

Join us to find out more about our Accessibility Impact Fund through one of our online sessions. In these sessions, we will discuss the purpose of the Fund, how to make an expression of interest, and details on the process. There will also be a time for Q&A.

Sessions will be held at the following times:

• Friday 19 July at 1pm
• Tuesday 23 July at 6pm
• Wednesday 24 July at 3pm
• Thursday 25 July at 6pm (Deaf community focused session)
  
  

Follow this link to register to attend a Q&A session.

How to apply

For organisations

If you are applying as an arts or access organisation, you can find more information about the fund on this webpage. 

For Deaf or disabled artists and arts workers

If you are a Deaf or disabled artist or arts worker, you can find more information about the fund on this webpage.

Frequently asked questions

Please also take the time to read the frequently asked questions.

When to apply

Expressions of interest close at 5pm Monday 29 July. They will be reviewed by Arts Access Aotearoa staff and assessed by members of the arts and access community.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with Projects Coordinator Caleb Gordon (E: caleb.gordon@artsaccess.org.nz or T: 04 802 4191).