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 2025 are:

Wednesday 9 April 2025

For projects between 1 June 2025 – 1 June 2026

Wednesday 8 October 2025

For projects between 1 December 2025 – 1 December 2026

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.

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
• CCS Handwritten Application Form

Successful applicants for Round 2, 2024-2025

• Preston McNeil, Arca Arcade Workshop, $1,437.95
• Wonderlight Theatre Aotearoa, The Home Inside, $1,922.00
• Kate Bain, Jazzy Jamming Dance Workshop, $1,207.50
• Nathan Lopa, Te Kiwa Nui Festival, $9,720.00
• Ahu Charitable Trust, Matariki Celebration & Community Art Stars 2025, $4,855.00
• Virtuoso Strings Charitable Trust, Virtuoso Strings Musical Comedy Show, $7,720.00
• Art Seeing Academy, Free Nature Photography, $1,820.00
• Aaron Potaka, Peace and Peacemaking Project, $2,000.00

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

Sharlene Vai [email protected]