Creative Communities Scheme

Community Funding

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

SmartyGrants Link

Closing and Decision Dates

Closing Dates Meeting / Decision Dates For Projects between
4 February 20256 March 20257 March 2025 to 7 March 2026
19 August 202518 September 202519 September 2025 to 19 September 2026
11 November 202511 December 202512 December 2025 to 12 December 2026

Further Information

ContactContact details
The Funding Team 03 687 7200
Email fundingenquiries@timdc.govt.nz

Last updated: 12 Jun 2025