Creative Communities Fund

Arts and cultural projects that increase participation and celebrate the district’s identity.

Closes

The August 2026 round (opened 21 July) was extended and closed 8 September 2026, not 27 August as previously recorded.

Who can apply

Eligible local artists, groups and community projects. 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

Depends on the project and local allocation

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Individuals & whānau

Before you apply

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. Does not fund: buying 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 focused on health, education or environment with only a small arts component.

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Checked 16 September 2026

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