Creative Communities Scheme

Dates

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

What it funds

• Arts projects with broad community involvement, diversity, or young people (under 18) taking part

What it will not fund

Not published.

Good to know

The latest round closed on 12 October 2026 and the next dates are not published yet.

Twice a year; Round 1 closed on 12 October 2026 and the next round dates are not published.

Checklist

What Westland Creative Communities says you need:

• Use Creative New Zealand's standard application form and guide
• Email the completed 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.

• Twice a year Westland processes applications for funding from the Creative Communities Scheme, which are allocated by the Westland Creative Communities Committee.westlanddc.govt.nz/community-support-and-resources/community-grants/creative-communities-funding · read 17 October 2026
• Creative New Zealand sets the criteria, and provide the standard application form and guide.westlanddc.govt.nz/community-support-and-resources/community-grants/creative-communities-funding · read 17 October 2026
• Broad community involvement – the project will create opportunities for our local communities to engage with and participate in arts activities.westlanddc.govt.nz/community-support-and-resources/community-grants/creative-communities-funding · read 17 October 2026
• Young people – the project will enable and encourage young people (under 18 years) to engage with and actively participate in the arts.westlanddc.govt.nz/community-support-and-resources/community-grants/creative-communities-funding · read 17 October 2026
• Applications close on 12 October 2026.westlanddc.govt.nz/community-support-and-resources/community-grants/creative-communities-funding · read 17 October 2026

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Spot something wrong? Reporting opens when the site launches. Until then, check the funder's own page linked above.