Creative Communities Fund

Dates

The next dates are not published yet. We add them when they are.

What it funds

• Art activities that celebrate the uniqueness of the Waikato district, its cultural traditions and diversity, including Toi Māori

What it will not fund

Not published.

Good to know

The 2026 round closed on 8 September and the next dates are not published. Download the Creative Communities Scheme guidelines before applying.

The 2026 round opened 21 July and closed 8 September 2026; the next round dates are not published.

Checklist

What Waikato District Creative Communities says you need:

• Project meets the Creative Communities Scheme eligibility criteria
• Use the current application form

Common things funders ask for, worth having ready:

• What exactly is the money for, and when will you spend it?
• How much do you need, and do you have quotes under three months old?
• Who benefits, and how many people?
• Your legal name, registration number and bank account in the group's name.
• A committee or board decision approving the application (some funders want a signed resolution).
• Your latest financial statements or annual return.
• Other funders you have applied to for the same thing.

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Sources

What we relied on, in the funder's own words.

• The Creative Communities Scheme is a fund aimed at supporting art activities that celebrate the uniqueness of the Waikato district, its cultural traditions and diversity, including Toi Māori.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/services-facilities/community-development/funding/creative-communities-new-zealand-funding-scheme · read 17 October 2026
• Its goal is to increase participation from the local community in the arts sector and encourage young people to participate in local arts.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/services-facilities/community-development/funding/creative-communities-new-zealand-funding-scheme · read 17 October 2026
• This fund is not provided by any Waikato District Council rates. The Creative Communities Scheme funding is provided by Creative NZ.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/services-facilities/community-development/funding/creative-communities-new-zealand-funding-scheme · read 17 October 2026
• Applications open 21 July. This round has been extended and will now close on 8 September 2026.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/services-facilities/community-development/funding/creative-communities-new-zealand-funding-scheme · read 17 October 2026
• Please note we have updated the application form relating to this fund. If you have any old forms please do not use these when making future applications to the fund.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/services-facilities/community-development/funding/creative-communities-new-zealand-funding-scheme · read 17 October 2026

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