Creative Communities Scheme Fund — Kaikōura

Funding for performances, exhibitions, festivals, workshops or art projects in the Kaikōura community, across four rounds a year.

Closes

Four rounds a year. Round 2 of 2026/27 closes 2 November 2026; Round 3 closes 1 February 2027; Round 4 closes 3 May 2027

Who can apply

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

Amount

Amount for 2026/27 not yet confirmed by Creative New Zealand (expected August 2026)

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Individuals & whānau, Community groups

Before you apply

2025/26 recipients included the Kaikōura Children's Choir and a Bus Shelter Mural. Applicants must show evidence of consultation with the local hapori about the project.

Official source →

Checked 16 September 2026

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