Creative Communities Scheme — Clutha

Grants of $200-$5,000 for arts and cultural projects in the Clutha District, up to three rounds a year.

Closes

Up to three rounds a year. 2026/27: Round 1 closed 6 September 2026; Round 2 closes 28 March 2027; an additional round closes 20 June 2027 if required

Who can apply

Read on the council's page, quoted verbatim: projects must support at least one of "Access and participation" (creating "opportunities for local communities to engage with, and participate in local arts activities"), "Diversity" (supporting "the diverse artistic cultural traditions of local communities"), or "Young people" (enabling those "under 18 years of age" to "engage with, and participate in the arts").

Amount

No stated limit — allocations are normally $200-$5,000

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Individuals & whānau, Community groups

Before you apply

2025/26 recipients included Joeline Ratana (for a Raranga Wānanga) and Salvador Gamis (for "Faces of Balclutha: Portraits & Stories of Our Elders"). help.desk@cluthadc.govt.nz.

Official source →

Checked 17 September 2026

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