The Creative Communities Scheme (CCS) is for arts and cultural projects and is administered by the Council on behalf of Creative New Zealand.
After funding for your arts or cultural event?
Closing dates for the 2024/2025 financial year are:
- Round 1 closes 31 July 2024
- Round 2 closes 31 October 2024
- Round 3 closes 31 January 2025
- Round 4 closes 30 April 2025
Learn more
Learn more about getting Creative Communities funding for local art projects:
- Creative Communities Scheme brochure – English [PDF]
- Creative Communities Scheme brochure – Chinese (Traditional) [PDF]
- Creative Communities Scheme brochure – Fijian [PDF]
- Creative Communities Scheme brochure – Hindi [PDF]
- Creative Communities Scheme brochure – Korean [PDF]
- Creative Communities Scheme brochure – Niuean [PDF]
- Creative Communities Scheme brochure – Samoan [PDF]
- Creative Communities Scheme brochure – Te Reo Māori [PDF]
- Creative Communities Scheme brochure – Tokelauan [PDF]
- Creative Communities Scheme brochure – Tongan [PDF]
- Creative Communities Scheme brochure – Tuvaluan [PDF]
Apply now!
Download an application form
Download a Creative Communities Application Form
First time applying?
Refer to the Creative Communities – Application Guide [PDF] when filling in your application.
Completed your project?
Refer to the Creative Communities – Project Completion Report in writing your post-project report.
Successful Grants
Find a list of the successful creative grant recipients below:
Creative Communities Grants allocated for the 2023 – 2024 Financial Year