Creative communities scheme

Looking for funding for an arts project?

You could be eligible to receive Creative Communities funding from Creative New Zealand.

Each Local Authority receives funds to distribute for projects that benefit residents of their area.  Eligible projects must:

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

For further details contact the local authority for the area which will benefit from the project:

Invercargill City Council

Phone: 03 214 3669
Applications close last working day of March and September each year.

Southland District Council

Phone: 03 218 7259
Applications close 30 March and 30 September each year.

Gore District Council

Phone: 03 208 9080
Applications close on the last working day of March each year.

Other Creative New Zealand Funding is available for individuals and projects related to many arts fields. Check out the website for contact details.
www.creativenz.govt.nz