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2026 Dunedin Fringe Moana Artist Grant Applications are NOW OPEN!
By Dunedin Fringe Festival | Posted: Friday Oct 31, 2025
Grant applications close: Monday 10 November 2025
Thanks to the Creative New Zealand Pacific team, Dunedin Fringe has an $18,000 pool of funding available to support Moana artists to present a project in the Dunedin Fringe Festival, March 12 - 22 2026.
What is the Dunedin Fringe Festival?
The Dunedin Fringe Festival is an annual 11-day multidisciplinary arts festival that’s open to anyone who wants to participate. From dance, music, theatre, visual art, comedy, and more, if an artist wants to present it, the Dunedin Fringe Festival has it!
What can I use the money for?
Examples include: paying yourself and collaborating artists, materials, the cost of a venue during the festival, marketing your project to audiences, travel.
When do I need to apply by?
Apply here: Moana Artist Grants Application Form Dunedin Fringe 2026 Survey
Learn more here:
Can I have a chat with the Dunedin Fringe team about it?
Of course! Email Kate on kate@dunedinfringe.nz, or call 03 4773350 to chat.