Expression of Interest, Arts and Culture Assessor / He pānga whakamōhio te Kaiaromatawai Toi, Tikanga hoki

Submissions are now being accepted. Submissions close at 11:00PM 31 December 2025 (NZDT).

IMPORTANT: Please read information below to assist you in completing your Expression of Interest / He pānga whakamōhio online.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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Welcome to the Auckland Council online grant application service, powered by SmartyGrants.

You may begin your Expression of Interest, Arts and Culture Assessor / He pānga whakamōhio te Kaiaromatawai Toi, Tikanga hoki anywhere in this form. Please ensure you save as you go.

For queries about questions in the form or for more information about being an arts and culture assessor, please contact us on 09 301 0101 during business hours or email catherine.george@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz and quote the number of your Expression of Interest / He pānga whakamōhio.

Click here (Arts and Culture Assessors) to view more information.

If you need more help using this form, download the Help Guide for Applicants or check out Applicant Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

NAVIGATING (MOVING THROUGH) THE FORM

On every screen (page of the form) you will find a Form Navigation contents box, this links directly to every page of the application. Click the link to jump directly to the page you want.

You can also click 'next page' or 'previous page' on the top or bottom of each page to move forward or backward through the application.

SAVING YOUR DRAFT Expression of Interest / He pānga whakamōhio

If you wish to leave a partially completed form, press 'save' and log out. When you log back in and click on the 'My Submissions' link at the top of the screen, you will find a list of any forms you have started or submitted. You can reopen your draft form and start where you left off.

You can also download any form, whether draft or completed, as a PDF. Click on the 'Download' button located at the bottom of the last page of the form.

SUBMITTING YOUR Expression of Interest / He pānga whakamōhio 

You will find a Review and Submit button at the bottom of the Navigation Panel. You need to review your Expression of Interest / He pānga whakamōhio before you submit it.

Once you have reviewed your Expression of Interest / He pānga whakamōhio you can submit it by clicking on 'Submit' at the top of the screen or on the navigation panel. You will not be able to submit your Expression of Interest / He pānga whakamōhio until all the compulsory questions are completed.

Once you have submitted the form, no further editing is possible.

When you submit your Expression of Interest / He pānga whakamōhio, you will receive an automated confirmation email with a copy of your submission attached. This will be sent to the email you used to register.

If you do not receive a confirmation of submission email then you should presume that your submission has NOT been submitted.