Creative Communities Scheme — Whakaoriori

Local creative activity that increases participation, celebrates cultural diversity or gives young people opportunities in the arts.

Closes

Round 2 (2026/27) opens 12 October 2026 and closes 4.30pm Friday 20 November 2026. Round 3 opens 11 January 2027 and closes 19 February 2027. Round 4 opens 12 April 2027 and closes 19 May 2027.

Who can apply

Eligible individuals and groups delivering arts projects in Masterton District. Individuals must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents. Groups must be New Zealand based. Previous recipients must have completed their project report unless that project is still in progress. The project must take place in the district you apply to.

Amount

Set by the round; recent rounds have been around $10,900

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Individuals & whānau

Before you apply

As of 16 September 2026, the council page has been updated with the full 2026/27 schedule: Round 2 opens 12 October 2026 and closes 4.30pm Friday 20 November 2026, Round 3 opens 11 January 2027 and closes 19 February 2027, and Round 4 opens 12 April 2027 and closes 19 May 2027. Email deannae@mstn.govt.nz to confirm. CCS funds new artworks as part of marae projects such as tukutuku, whakairo, whāriki and kōwhaiwhai. It does not fund marae facility development or restoration — that goes to Lottery Funding for Community Facilities, which replaced Oranga Marae on 1 July 2026. Masterton also runs a separate Marae Development Fund. Does not fund: equipment such as instruments, cameras, costumes or lights; ongoing administration or personnel costs; projects already started or finished; travel to attend performances elsewhere; or projects mainly about health, education or environment with only a small arts component.

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Checked 16 September 2026

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