Creative Communities Scheme — Waitomo

Funding for arts and cultural projects that increase participation in the arts locally, administered on behalf of Creative New Zealand.

Closes

Two rounds a year, opening the 1st of the month and closing the 1st of the following month, in April and October. The next round opens 1 October 2026 and closes 1 November 2026

Who can apply

Read on the council's page, quoted verbatim: projects must "increase participation in the arts at a local level or increase the range and diversity of the arts available to local communities," take place within the district or "produce benefits that are largely experienced within that district," and must not have "started before an application for funding is assessed."

Amount

Not published on the funder page

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Individuals & whānau, Community groups

Before you apply

Won't fund administration/operating costs, buildings or redevelopment, debt servicing, or fundraising. A project report is required after completion, acknowledging Creative Communities' contribution.

Official source →

Checked 16 September 2026

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Details change without notice. Check the funder's own page before you apply. Tōku Waka does not administer, assess or award this funding.