Creative Communities Scheme 2025/2026 Round 1

This is a preview of the 2025-2026 Creative Communities Application Form form. When you’re ready to apply, click Fill Out Now to begin.
 

Welcome!

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Before you start

Introduction 

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:

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

  • Your New Zealand Business Number (NZBM), if you have one
  • Your Charity Registration Number (CRN), if you have one
  • Bank account details
  • An online banking screenshot or stamped and signed print out/letter from your bank to verify your account details
  • 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? Creative Taranaki runs funding workshops. Visit their website or find them on social media for details.

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 Monday 18 August 2025