Creative Communities Scheme — Queenstown Lakes

Funding for local arts participation, diversity and youth engagement, supplied by Creative New Zealand and administered by Queenstown Lakes District Council. No Māori-specific eligibility published.

Closes

Two rounds a year — Round 1 opens 1 August, closes 31 August; Round 2 opens 1 February, closes 28 February.

Who can apply

“Anyone who would like to deliver an arts based project in the Queenstown Lakes District can apply.” Funded projects do at least one of: “encourage participation,” “support diversity — supporting the diverse artistic cultural traditions of local communities,” or “enable young people (under 18 years) to engage with, and participate in the arts.”

Amount

Not capped on the page — allocated from the funding available each round

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Individuals & whānau, Community groups, Organisations & providers

Before you apply

Read from the page text the owner supplied directly, since this page was CAPTCHA-blocked for this session. Round 1 2026 (1–31 August) has already closed; Round 2 (1–28 February 2027) is next. Guide: Creative Communities Scheme Application Guide (PDF). Application form on SmartyGrants (qldc.smartygrants.com.au/CCSAug26).

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Checked 17 September 2026

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