Creative Communities Scheme — Matamata-Piako

Funding for arts and cultural projects in the district, administered locally on behalf of Creative New Zealand.

Closes

Two rounds a year, opening 2 February and 29 June, each open for five weeks. 2026 rounds have closed; next opens February 2027

Who can apply

Read on the council's page, quoted verbatim: projects must support at least one of "Access and participation" (creating "opportunities for local communities to engage with, and participate in local arts 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

Not published on the funder page

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Individuals & whānau, Community groups

Before you apply

Costs or events occurring before the committee hearing date are not eligible. Past recipients include Matariki Events in Te Aroha.

Official source →

Checked 16 September 2026

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