Arts Event Fund

Council fund for arts events contributing to a creative and exciting Palmerston North.

Closes

Applications are open throughout the year until the fund is fully allocated (not fixed rounds)

Who can apply

Organisers of arts events in Palmerston North that make a significant contribution to community life.

Amount

Depends on the event and the funding available

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Iwi & Māori organisations, Marae & hapū, Community groups, Organisations & providers, Individuals & whānau

Before you apply

One of a large set of Palmerston North council funds, and worth knowing the others before choosing this one. There is a separate Community Arts fund for projects rather than events, an Events Development fund, a Major Events Fund for drawcard events, Arts Heart for performing arts education, a small ongoing fund for volunteer organisations, a waste minimisation fund, a heritage building fund, and a travel fund of up to $5,000 for people under 40 on an overseas or domestic project.

A kapa haka festival, a Matariki event or a wānanga on toi could fit several of those. Ring the council and ask which one suits before writing an application.

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Checked 16 September 2026

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