Christchurch City Council - Christchurch Creative Communities Scheme 2026 (With Up to NZ$6,000 in Funding)

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About Christchurch City Council - Christchurch Creative Communities Scheme

The Creative Communities Scheme is a community arts funding programme designed to increase participation in creative activities throughout New Zealand.The scheme supports projects that bring people together through arts and culture by providing financial assistance for locally focused creative initiatives.

• Sponsor Organisation: Christchurch City Council

Benefits of Christchurch City Council - Christchurch Creative Communities Scheme

Applicants can request up to:

• NZ$6,000 per Creative Communities funding round
• The total project budget may be higher than NZ$6,000, but the scheme will contribute a maximum of NZ$6,000 toward the project.

Christchurch City Council - Christchurch Creative Communities Scheme Requirements

The scheme is open to both individuals and groups.

Eligible applicants include:

• Individual artists
• Community groups
• Arts organisations
• Local creative collectives

Individual Applicant Requirements

Individuals applying must:

• Be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents
• Have a clear role in delivering the proposed arts project

Applicants should demonstrate how their project benefits community participation in creative activities.

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

21 August, 2026

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