Creative New Zealand is New Zealand’s national agency for developing the arts. The Creative Communities Scheme is one of the ways Creative New Zealand fund a broad range of arts projects in local communities.
Before applying for the grant, please read the Creative Communities Scheme Guide
If you have already received funding from the Creative Communities Scheme for a project, you must complete a report on that project before making another application, unless the project is still in progress.
We currently have three rounds per year in March, September and December
To view our current rounds view SmartyGrants
Closing and Decision Dates
Closing Dates | Meeting / Decision Dates | For Projects between |
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4 February 2025 | 6 March 2025 | 7 March 2025 to 7 March 2026 |
19 August 2025 | 18 September 2025 | 19 September 2025 to 19 September 2026 |
11 November 2025 | 11 December 2025 | 12 December 2025 to 12 December 2026 |
Further Information
Contact | Contact details |
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The Funding Team | 03 687 7200 |
fundingenquiries@timdc.govt.nz |
Last updated: 12 Jun 2025