Creative Communities Scheme — Kāpiti Coast

Around $23,000 a year, up to $2,000 per project, for arts activities celebrating Kāpiti culture and diversity, explicitly including Toi Māori/Māori Arts.

Closes

Two rounds a year, opening early February and late June, each open four weeks. Round 1 2026/27 has closed; next round expected early February 2027

Who can apply

Read on the council's page, quoted verbatim: "supports arts activities celebrating Kāpiti culture, community involvement, and our diversity, especially Toi Māori/Māori Arts," covering artforms including "craft/object arts, dance, literature, Māori Arts, multi-artform (including film), music, Pacific Arts, theatre, and visual arts."

Amount

About $23,000 available annually; maximum $2,000 per project

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Individuals & whānau, Community groups

Before you apply

Fully funded by Creative New Zealand, not by rates; the council's Grants Allocation Committee administers it locally. Criteria now include some hospitality/manaakitanga expenses.

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Checked 16 September 2026

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