Waikato District Council - The Creative Communities Scheme 2026 (With up to NZD 2,000 in Funding)

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About Waikato District Council - The Creative Communities Scheme

The Creative Communities Fund is a local arts funding scheme delivered by the Waikato District Council to support creative projects that reflect the district’s unique identity, cultural traditions, and diverse communities. The fund aligns with Creative New Zealand’s Creative Communities Scheme and focuses on participation, inclusion, and local impact.

• Sponsor Organisation: Waikato District Council

Benefits of Waikato District Council - The Creative Communities Scheme

• Most grants awarded are under NZD 2,000, although there is no formal maximum limit.

Waikato District Council - The Creative Communities Scheme Requirements

• Individuals or groups can apply. 
• Individuals must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.

Eligibility for the Creative Communities Scheme

To be eligible for the Creative Communities Scheme, your project must:

• take place within Waikato District
• be completed within 12 months of funding being approved
• benefit local communities
• not have started or finished before CCS funding is approved
• not have already been funded through Creative New Zealand’s other arts funding programmes.

Application Date and Process

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

Application Deadline

05 March, 2026

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