Waipa District Council - Creative Communities Scheme (CCS) funding

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Waipa District Council

Funds community arts and cultural activities in the Waipā district.

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Grant Range

$500 - $5,000

What they fund

access and participationdiversityyoung people

Who can apply

any group, organisation or individual from all around Aotearoa

What they won't fund

Projects without an arts focusProjects within the scope of other sectors or organisationsProjects that mainly deliver outcomes for other sectorsProjects to develop facilitiesOngoing administration or personnel costs not related to the specific projectCosts for projects already started or completedTravel costs to attend performances or exhibitions in other areasBuying equipment such as computers, cameras, musical instruments, costumes, lights or uniformsEntry fees for competitions, contests and examsPrize money, awards and judges' fees for competitionsRoyaltiesPurchase of artworks for collectionsCosts of running fundraising activityDebt or interest on debt

What they care about

Council partners with Creative New Zealand to promote, support and increase participation in community arts and cultural activities in the Waipā district. Arts projects must support at least one of: Access and participation, Diversity, or Young people.

Writing tips

The funder emphasises 'creative outcomes where people can directly participate in or experience creative activity'.

Common mistakes to avoid

Projects without an arts focus, projects within the scope of other sectors, projects that mainly deliver outcomes for other sectors, and projects to develop facilities are ineligible. Previously funded organisations must submit a Project Completion Report within two months of project completion or future funding will not be considered.

What makes a strong application

Successful projects have clear creative outcomes with direct community participation or experience. Past funded examples include murals, music workshops, film festivals, and pottery exhibitions. Assessment is by a committee of community and elected members with arts knowledge and interest.

Application structure

Eligibility and Criteria

Your arts project must support at least one of: Access and participation, Diversity, or Young people. Project must be held in Waipā. You must be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident. Grants are not for individual gain.

Fundable Costs

Materials for arts activities or programmes, venue or equipment hire, personnel and administrative costs for short-term projects, promotion and publicity for the activity or event. Personnel delivering creative activity must be appropriately paid.

Required documents

• Completed application form
• Project Completion Report (if previously funded, within two months of project completion)

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