Creative Communities Scheme — Te Whanganui-a-Tara

Local arts activities that increase participation, celebrate cultural diversity and create opportunities for young people.

Closes

Two rounds a year. The August round closed 27 August

Who can apply

Eligible individuals and groups delivering arts activity in Wellington City. 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

$144,780 to allocate through two funding rounds each year (Wellington City Council).

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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