Nurturing innovative ideas and talent in the Manawatū and Rangitīkei region
Grants in Visual Arts and Science & Technology totalling up to $100,000 will be available in 2026.
Applications will open 1 July and close at 5pm on the first Monday of September.
About the Trust
Established by Richard and Mary Earle, the Creativity and Development Trust helps fund specific local projects within the arts and technical sciences. The Trust provides funding in two areas each year, with funding being available in alternate years.
Grants available
Grant categories alternate each year
Grants will be made in Visual Arts and Science & Technology in even numbered years
In odd numbered years the grants will be made in Music and Literature & History
Supporting developments in the visual fine arts and enhancing the artistic community in the Manawatū and Rangitīkei region.
Helping innovators take the necessary steps to bring their ideas through initial development stages and to enable projects to head towards useful outcomes.
Encouraging musical creativity through the development of music performance skills and the creating of new music works.
Encouraging creativity in history and literature in the writing of new material in prose, poetry or dramatic form.
Previous winners
Meet our successful Grant recipients
See more previous winners and grants awarded
Our supporters
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