Creative Communities Scheme supports and encourages local arts activities. It is a partnership between Porirua City Council and Creative New Zealand. Each year Creative New Zealand provides funding to city and district councils to distribute in their area. Any individual, group or organisation can apply.
There are two rounds per year.
The closing dates for 2023 are:
Wednesday 12th April 2023
For projects between 25 May 2023 – 25 May 2024
Wednesday 11th October 2023
For projects between 16 November 2023 – 16 November 2024
Your project must take place in Porirua and have an arts focus.
It also needs to meet one or more of the three funding criteria:
Funding for local arts.
For more information on what can and cannot be funded please download the Creative Communities brochure.
To apply for the Creative Communities scheme please read the Creative Communities application guide.
Then download the application form below or pick up a copy from Pātaka Art + Museum
If you would like support with your application, or have any questions, contact the Creative Communities Scheme Administrator:
Sharlene Vai creativecommunities@poriruacity.govt.nz
Or check out the link below for more information.
A list of Successful applications can also be found here.
https://poriruacity.govt.nz/services/community-support/creative-communities-scheme/