"While the ability to undertake international travel over the next 12 months is unknown, there are still some great domestic opportunities for people to undertake.
Each year successful applicants receive up to $5000 each, with a maximum of $10,000 granted each funding round.
One of last year's recipients was a post-graduate student of Museum and Heritage Studies, Juliet Thomas.
She travelled to Italy to attend a study tour under the tutorage of a renowned art conservation and heritage restoration expert.
The other recipient was Antariksh Nag.
His overseas travel due to happen this April/May couldn't go ahead due to Covid-19 travel restrictions, however, he plans to attend future workshops/shows organised by the New Zealand Secondary Students' Choir within New Zealand.
Further criteria details are available on council's website.
Applications open today, August 31, and close on September 28.