Funding

Drama, dance and performing arts

English Language and Literature

creative writing

Music

Visual Arts and Media

Creative Communities Scheme

Funding body:	Creative New Zealand
Contacts:	Local Authority
Phone:
URL:	For more information, click here.

General information:

Funding is available for community-based arts activities in your area from the Creative Communities Scheme (CCS). The aim of the Scheme is to increase participation in the arts at a local level, and increase the range and diversity of arts available to communities. The Scheme is a partnership between Creative New Zealand and the 74 local authorities. Each local authority takes responsibility for delivering the Scheme in its area. Local decision-making is the key to the Scheme and applications are considered by local assessment committees. All New Zealanders are eligible to apply.Projects seeking assistance must meet at least one of the three funding criteria. These are to:* increase participation in the arts at a local level * increase the range and diversity of arts at a local level * enhance and strengthen the local arts sector.

Application dates:

In most areas, there are two funding rounds a year and each local authority sets its own application closing dates for these. To find out the local application dates you will need to contact the CCS administrator at the relevant local authority.