Creative Communities Scheme

The scheme, backed by Creative New Zealand, aims to increase participation in the arts, broaden the range and diversity of the arts available to communities and enhance and strengthen the local arts sector.

2026 funding rounds

Applications for the 2026 funding round to cover projects from 1 October 2026 to 1 October 2027 have now closed.

Meeting date for decisions: 23 September 2026

About the Creative Communities Scheme

Click here to find out more about the Creative Communities Scheme

Forms and Guides

Click here to find the application forms, project completion reports and guides

Successful Past Applicants

Successful applicants for the Creative Communities Scheme funding rounds