Creative Communities Scheme — Tasman

Funding to increase participation in community arts, fully funded by Creative New Zealand and administered locally by Tasman District Council.

Closes

Three rounds a year — 10 March, 10 July and 10 November. Currently open for the 10 November 2026 round

Who can apply

Read on the council's page, quoted verbatim: projects must meet one or more of "broad community involvement" that will "create opportunities for local communities to engage with and participate in arts activities," support for "the diverse arts and cultural traditions of local communities, enriching and promoting their uniqueness and cultural diversity," or enabling "young people (under 18 years) to engage with and actively participate in the arts."

Amount

No fixed cap stated on this page — apportioned by a council-appointed assessment committee from the funding available each round

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Individuals & whānau, Community groups

Before you apply

Applications go through the SmartyGrants platform. An acquittal form or progress report is due after each round funded — 30 November, 31 March or 31 July depending which round was applied to. grants@tasman.govt.nz.

Official source →

Checked 16 September 2026

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