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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 2022 are:
Wednesday 13 April 2022
For projects between 25 May 2022 – 25 May 2023
Wednesday 12 October 2022
For projects between 16 November 2022 – 16 November 2023
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.
Individuals and groups can apply. Individuals must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.
To apply for the Creative Communities scheme please read the application guide, download it here.
Then download the application form below or pick up a copy from Pātaka Art + Museum
Successful applicants for Round 1, 2021-22
Successful applicants for Round 2, 2020-21
If you would like support with your application, or have any questions, contact the Creative Communities Scheme Administrator:
Georgie Keyse creativecommunities@poriruacity.govt.nz