Waipa District Council - Creative Communities Scheme 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

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 facilitiesIndividual gainOngoing 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.' Use language around community participation and arts focus rather than facility development or sectoral outcomes.

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. Applicants must also complete and submit the Project Completion Report within two months of project completion before future funding will 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. Ensure appropriate payment for people delivering the creative activity.

Application structure

Eligibility and Criteria

Your arts project must support at least one of: Access and participation, Diversity, or Young people. You must be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident. The arts project or event needs to be held in Waipā. 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.

Non-Fundable Costs

Ongoing administration or personnel costs not related to the specific project, Costs for projects already started or completed, Travel costs to attend performances or exhibitions in other areas, Buying equipment (computers, cameras, musical instruments, costumes, lights, uniforms), Entry fees for competitions, Prize money and judges' fees, Royalties, Purchase of artworks for collections, Costs of running fundraising activity, Debt or interest on debt.

Required documents

• Application form
• Project Completion Report (if previously funded)

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