Creative Communities NZ (Creative NZ)

Simple application

Partnership between Creative New Zealand and 74 local authorities throughout NZ. Aims to increase participation in the arts at a local level and increase the range and diversity of arts available to communities. Local decision-making via local assessment committees. All New Zealanders are eligible to apply. Contact your local district or city council (Tasman District Council for Motueka area) for application forms and closing dates. Each council runs its own rounds.

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Grant Range

$500 to $5,000. Multiple rounds per year depending on local council. Contact Tasman District Council for local rounds.

What they fund

arts culturecommunity artseventsworkshopsexhibitionsperformances

Who can apply

incorporated societycharitable trustcommunity groupindividual

What they won't fund

Fashion design, game design, commercial design, or architectureFilm, screen, or content for television and radioNarrative-based feature and short films, television content, film and screen scriptwriting, film festivals, and film and screen skills development activitiesDocumentary films that have already received funding from the New Zealand Film CommissionCosts already funded by Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand National Services Te PaerangiTouring activity that has already received touring support from Tour-MakersActivities and operational costs that are the core business of a Tertiary Education Organisation, Territorial Authority, Council Controlled Organisation, or commercial/dealer gallery

What they care about

To achieve its vision, Creative New Zealand focuses on empowering communities to make decisions on arts and ngā toi Māori, thriving artists and practitioners with viable creative careers, thriving ngā toi Māori valued globally, and inspiring New Zealanders to embrace arts daily.

Writing tips

Use clear and concise language reflecting the cultural context of New Zealand, particularly acknowledging Māori and Pacific cultures.

Common mistakes to avoid

Applications may be rejected if the applicant, organization, or key team members are in breach of current funding agreements with Creative New Zealand.

What makes a strong application

Funding is more likely to be awarded to projects that align with Creative New Zealand’s long-term goals and support the specified artforms including craft, dance, literature, music, ngā toi Māori, Pacific arts, theatre, and visual arts.

Application structure

Who we fund

The people and groups supported through contestable funding are artists and arts practitioners at all career stages who are New Zealand citizens or Permanent Residents, New Zealand-based arts organizations and groups, and international arts organizations if the funding directly benefits New Zealand arts and artists.

Terms and conditions of funding

Applicants must read, understand, and agree to the Terms and Conditions for the use of Creative New Zealand Contestable Grant Funding.

Required documents

• Application form
• Budget proposal

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