Creative communities

Introduction | Funding guidelines and application form | Public information sessions | Additional information | Funds allocated for November 2009

Introduction

The Creative Communities Scheme is a partnership between Creative New Zealand and local authorities to support opportunities for New Zealanders to actively participate in the arts. Auckland City Council administers the Scheme on behalf of Creative New Zealand to assist the delivery of arts projects that benefit the residents of our city.

The Scheme provides funding assistance for projects that encourage and increase arts participation that directly involve individuals, groups and/or communities in the making or presenting of arts activities. Projects must take place within 12 months of funding being approved. The focus is on people actively doing and therefore experiencing arts by engaging in activity, rather than attending or observing as an audience or viewer. The scheme will also support projects that work with professional artists with a track record. For more information see Eligibility requirements.

Funding round dates

There are two funding rounds a year, with closing dates in March and September. The funding recommendations are approved by a Sub-Committee which sits in May and October/November each year.

May round (2010):

For projects taking place between 1 June 2010 and 31 May 2011.
Opens: applications can be submitted from January 2010
Closes: 4.30pm Friday 5 March 2010
Decisions: will be announced in early June 2010, following the sub-committee meeting on Thursday 27 May 2010.

Please note: if your project starts in early June, please highlight this clearly in your application form.

November round (2010):

For projects taking place between 1 November 2010 and 31 October 2010.
Opens: application forms will be available by 21 June 2010
Closes: 4.30pm Friday 30 July 2010
Decisions: will be announced late October, following the sub-committee meeting on Thursday 7 October 2010.

Please note: the meeting is scheduled earlier than usual in this round due to the Auckland Council implementation in November.

Updated January 2010