Creative Communities Scheme

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.

Closing Dates

There are two rounds per year.

The Closing Dates for 2024 are:

Wednesday 10 April 2024

For projects between 1 June 2024 – 1 June 2025

Wednesday 9 October 2024

For projects between 1 December 2024 – 1 December 2025

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:

• Participation - create opportunities for local communities to engage with, and participate in local arts activities
• Diversity – support the diverse artistic cultural traditions of local communities
• Young people – Enable young people (under 18 years) to engage with, and participate in the arts

For more information on what can and cannot be funded please read the Creative Communities brochure.

The Creative Communities Festival Fund is a one off funding boost from the Government, to support and established festivals that celebrate the life experiences, stories, culture and regional identities of New Zealanders, that continue to be impacted by the effects of COVID-19 2023. CCS Festival Funds can support eligible festivals that are delivered in your CCS Funding rounds between August 2023-and May 2024. Final opportunity to apply for the Creative Communities Festival Fund closes 10 April 2024 and the key criteria is that you must have presented at least one festival within the past five years.

https://ccs.creativenz.govt.nz/help/festival-fund-2023-24-festival-fund-guidance

Individuals and groups can apply. Individuals must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.

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.

• CCS Electronic Application Form (113KB Word)
• CCS Handwritten Application Form (357KB PDF)

Successful applicants for Round 1, 2023-24

• The Star Jam Charitable Trust, StarJam Porirua Programme 2024, $4000.00
• Taumata Whitireia, Ala Moana, $9,805.00
• Dancing in the Rain Charitable Trust, Te Ara Auaha, $6,000.00
• Humorous Trust Arts Trust, Porirua Comedy Club(Matariki showcase), $2,790.00
• Whare Manaaki Incorporated, Maree Pottery, $2,500.00
• Maori & Pasifika Education Trust, Aotearoa New Zealand is a Poly Nation, $7,921.00
• Porirua Little Theatre, High School Musical, $5,435.00
• Cancer Society Porirua Hub, Ceramics workshop for people with cancer, $1,266.00
• Sri Lanka Association of New Zealand, The Milestones of Sri Lankan Songs, $2,632.00

Successful applicants for Round 2, 2023-2024:

• NZ Refugee Council, Youth Art Mix, $3,350.00
• The CanInspire Charitable Trust, CanBead Porirua, $1,595.00
• Everybody is a Treasure Trust, Visual Poetry Jam, $3,000.00
• Ahu Charitable Trust Ki Pukerua Bay, Matariki Celebration and Community Art Stars, $5,145.00 (Festival Fund)

If you would like support with your application, or have any questions, contact the Creative Communities Scheme Manager:

Sharlene Vai [email protected]