Creative Communities Scheme — Waimate

Funding for local arts and creative cultural projects, delivered locally by the council on behalf of Creative New Zealand.

Closes

Two rounds a year, typically March and September — each round is advertised when it opens

Who can apply

Read on the council's page, quoted verbatim: an eligible application must "have an arts or creative cultural focus" and "take place in the local authority district that you are applying to."

Amount

Not published on the funder page

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Individuals & whānau, Community groups

Before you apply

A completion report is required within two months of finishing, or future funding will not be considered. grants@waimatedc.govt.nz.

Official source →

Checked 16 September 2026

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