Creative Communities Scheme
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About this grant
The Creative Communities Scheme helps fund local arts projects in Aotearoa New Zealand. Creative New Zealand provides funding to city and district councils, and applications are made directly to the relevant local council.
Eligibility
- ✓ Applicants whose local arts projects meet the rules set by their city or district council under the Creative Communities Scheme.
- ✓ Local arts projects that encourage participation, support diversity, or enable young people to engage with the arts.
- ✓ New Zealand local council areas.
- ✓ community_arts
- ✓ interdisciplinary
- ✓ any
How to apply
Creative New Zealand says applications go directly to your local council and closing dates vary. Check the council page for the exact local deadline before starting.
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Last verified: 26 March 2026