Creative Communities Scheme 2026/2027 Round 1

This is a preview of the 2026-2027 Creative Communities Application Form Round 1 form. You will be able to start a submission when the round opens at midnight (start of day) 19 September 2026 (NZST)
 

Kia ora!

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Before you start

Creative New Zealand is our national agency for arts development. The Creative Communities Scheme is one of the ways Creative New Zealand funds a broad range of arts projects in local communities.

 

Before applying for the grant, please read the Creative Communities Scheme Application Guide including funding criteria

 

As well as project details, in this application form we ask for:

  • Your project budget
  • Your latest financial statement (groups or organisations only)
  • A letter from your school's principal verifying your project is not part of the school's curriculum (schools only)

 

Need help with your application?

  • Visit our drop-in session to learn how to get started:
    • Wednesday 23 September
    • Puke Ariki Library
    • 4.30-6pm
  • Book a one-on-one funding clinic with Creative Taranaki's Arts Coordinator Megan Symons:
  • Join a practical funding lab with consultant Valerie Barraclough to fine-tune your application before submitting:

Eligibility

Has your project already been funded through Creative New Zealand's other funding programmes? * Required
If you select Yes, you are not eligible for further funding for this project.

Not sure if your project is eligible for funding? Please contact grants@npdc.govt.nz.

Please complete and submit your application form by midnight on Monday 19 October 2026