Creative Communities Scheme — New Plymouth

Funding for local arts projects that build community participation, cultural diversity or youth engagement in the arts.

Closes

Next round: 19 September to 19 October 2026

Who can apply

Read on the council's page, quoted verbatim: the project must "take place within New Plymouth District and benefit local communities," and meet one of the national CCS criteria — participation, cultural diversity, or enabling young people under 18 to engage with the arts.

Amount

Typically $500 to $2,500

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Individuals & whānau, Community groups

Before you apply

The local advisory committee's stated priorities (a guide only, not an eligibility test) include projects that "carry forward mātauranga, uplift the next generation of creatives, and have a long-term vision." Creative Taranaki runs free drop-in sessions and one-on-one funding clinics ahead of each round. Apply through SmartyGrants. Decisions land within five working days of the committee meeting, 6–7 weeks after the round closes.

Official source →

Checked 16 September 2026

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