Creative Communities NZ (Creative NZ)
Simple applicationPartnership 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.
Grant Range
$500 to $5,000. Multiple rounds per year depending on local council. Contact Tasman District Council for local rounds.
What they fund
Who can apply
What they care about
Increasing participation in arts at local level. Increasing range and diversity of arts available to communities. Local assessment committees make decisions based on local priorities. Supports both community and individual arts projects.
Writing tips
Emphasise community participation and accessibility. Show how your project increases arts participation locally. Demonstrate diversity and inclusion. Check your local council for specific priorities.
Common mistakes to avoid
Not aligning with local council criteria (each council has different priorities). Applying for non-arts activities. Not demonstrating community participation in arts. Confusing Creative Communities with other Creative NZ funds which have different criteria.
What makes a strong application
Strong arts focus, community participation, accessibility, diversity, alignment with local council arts priorities, realistic budget
Application structure
Required documents
- • project description
- • project budget
- • cv or portfolio if individual