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Christchurch Creative Communities Scheme

24 January 2025

Applications for round 2 of the 2024/25 financial year are open

Applications for round 2 close at midday on Friday 21 February 2025.

The Creative Communities Scheme (CCS) provides funding to local communities so New Zealanders can be involved in local arts activities. You can be an individual or a group, but individuals must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.

The scheme supports a wide range of arts projects under the following art forms:

  • Craft and object arts
  • Dance
  • Inter-arts
  • Literature
  • Māori arts
  • Multi-art form (including film)
  • Music
  • Pacific arts
  • Theatre
  • Visual arts

There is no limit to how much you can apply for, but most Creative Communities Scheme grants are under $5,000.

Head to Christchruch Creative Communities Scheme for more information on the fund, criteria and how to apply.