Creative Communities Scheme — Central Hawke's Bay

Funding for local arts projects, festivals, workshops and performances, funded by Creative New Zealand and administered by the council.

Closes

Two rounds a year: 1 March to mid-April, and 1 August to 30 August. The 2026 rounds have closed; next round opens 1 March 2027

Who can apply

Read on the council's page, quoted verbatim: the project must "encourage broad community involvement," "support cultural diversity," or "enable young people to actively participate in the arts."

Amount

Requests over $8,000 are advised to discuss national funding directly with Creative New Zealand

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Individuals & whānau, Community groups

Before you apply

Applications go through the SmartyGrants portal, guided by the CCS Application Guide.

Official source →

Checked 16 September 2026

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