Amplify is a one-off grant to help you realise a particular goal.

The grant supports what you need behind-the-scenes to make your work resilient. While other arts grants typically support exhibitions or performances, Amplify strengthens the infrastructure that enables creativity to flourish.

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What gets funded?

Amplify Grants are one-off payments of up to $4,000 for projects that will boost or sustain your creative career or organisation. This might look like:

• A new ticketing system
• A website upgrade
• Upgrading your facilities
• Purchasing specialist equipment
• Expanding your operation to employ others

There are five Amplify Grants available.

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Who can apply?

Amplify is designed to support the creative industries in Whanganui.

You could be:

• A sole trader creative practitioner (such as a writer, artist, musician, performer, craftsperson, designer or film maker)
• An arts organisation or charitable trust
• A business in a creative field

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What are we looking for in an application?

• We want to support talent. Shout about your creative achievements or how you support creativity if you’re a gallery or venue.
• We want to make a difference. We’re asking you to tell us how a grant would help take you where you want to go.
• We believe creativity comes in many forms, such as carving, ceramics, dance, design, fashion, film, jewellery, performance, theatre, visual arts, weaving or writing. And new innovations we haven’t yet imagined — so don’t hold back.
• We’re looking to the future, so the costs you’re applying for must not already be underway.
• We’re all about local, so your primary place of business must be Whanganui, and the impact of the funding must be felt here.

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How do I apply?

Send a completed application to Emma.Bugden@whanganuiandpartners.nz by 5:00pm September 25, 2020.

Compel us by telling us:

• Who you are, what you do and why
• The particular project you’re applying for
• How your project contributes to Whanganui
• The difference an Amplify grant will make to you
• A budget stating how much you're applying for and what the grant will be spent on
• A time frame outlining the project’s development
• Details of other funding or support you have received for this project  

Download the application here

Successful recipients will be required to meet with the Whanganui & Partners Business Team to develop or refine a business plan to help you amplify this opportunity.

Funding decisions will be made by Whanganui & Partners, with all decisions final. We’ll notify all applicants by October 20, 2020.

Closing dates for applications: 5:00pm on 25 September 2020

Date applicants will be notified: 20 October 2020

To apply or ask questions, please contact:

Emma Bugden, Strategic Lead: Creative Industries & Arts

Whanganui & Partners

179 St Hill Street, Whanganui

349 3063

027 212 8279

Emma.Bugden@whanganuiandpartners.nz

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