Matamata-Piako District Council - Creative Communities Scheme
Simple applicationMatamata-Piako District Council
Provides funding for arts and cultural projects in the district, supported by Creative New Zealand.
Upcoming rounds
Single-Year Community Grants
Open now9 Apr 2026
14 May 2026
$30,000
Two funding rounds annually, each open for applications for a period of five weeks.
Single-Year Community Grants - Spring Round
Open now9 Apr 2026
14 May 2026
$30,000
First of two annual funding rounds
Single-Year Community Grants - Autumn Round
Opens in 130 days7 Sept 2026
Second of two annual funding rounds, exact close date not provided
What they fund
Who can apply
What they won't fund
What they care about
The Creative Communities Scheme supports projects that create opportunities for local communities to engage with and participate in local arts activities, support diverse artistic cultural traditions, and enable young people to engage with and participate in the arts.
Application structure
Eligibility Criteria
Projects must support access and participation in arts activities, diversity of artistic cultural traditions, or engagement of young people under 18 years.
Funding Rounds
There are two funding rounds annually, opening on 2 February and 29 June, each open for applications for five weeks.