Manatū Taonga has announced 39 successful applicants in the first round of Te Tahua Whakakaha Cultural Sector Capability Fund.  

The Capability Fund supports the sector to adapt and respond to the challenges of COVID-19 by funding projects that build skills and knowledge, and provide access to advice, services, tools and resources.    

In the first funding round, approximately $6 million has been awarded to cultural sector leadership organisations to deliver projects that build the capability of the practitioners and organisations they represent and support.    

Nineteen organisations will receive funding to lead a range of capability projects across Aotearoa, while 20 organisations will receive seed funding to support the development of a proposal for round two. This includes funding for engagement and research to better understand capability needs.    

A list of recipients is availale on the Capability Fund funding recipients webpage.