Creative Communities Scheme — Manawatū

$36,772 a year across two rounds for local arts projects that increase participation, support diverse creative expression, or engage young people.

Closes

Two rounds a year, 1-31 March and 1-31 August. Both 2026 rounds have closed; next round opens 1 March 2027

Who can apply

Read on the council's page, quoted verbatim: applications must meet at least one of "Participation — creating opportunities for local communities to engage with and participate in arts activities," "Diversity — supporting the artistic traditions and aspirations of diverse cultural Communities," or "Young People — enabling young people to engage with, participate in, or lead arts projects."

Amount

$36,772 for 2026/27, divided between the two funding rounds

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Individuals & whānau, Community groups

Before you apply

Not funded by the council itself — it administers the scheme on Creative New Zealand's behalf under nationally set criteria. Applications go through the SmartyGrants portal.

Official source →

Checked 16 September 2026

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