Creative Communities Scheme — Mackenzie

Funding for arts activities in the Mackenzie District, broadly defined to include toi Māori, dance, music, visual arts and digital storytelling.

Closes

The first 2026/27 round closed 19 August 2026. Runs annually

Who can apply

Read on the council's page, quoted verbatim: "the arts" are broadly defined as "all forms of creative and interpretive expression," including "creative participation in dance, performance, visual arts, music, arts education, toi Maori, literary workshops, digital storytelling and more."

Amount

Not published on the funder page

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Individuals & whānau, Community groups

Before you apply

Past funded projects include a Matariki Celebration and a Weaving Māori Design workshop. Individual applicants must be NZ citizens or permanent residents.

Official source →

Checked 16 September 2026

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