Central Otago District Council (Creative New Zealand)
Community arts funding for Central Otago projects that make the arts accessible, support local creativity, and develop young people through arts participation.
The Creative Communities Scheme is a funding programme administered locally by Central Otago District Council on behalf of Creative New Zealand. It supports arts projects that make the arts accessible to local communities, encourage participation, and help young people engage with the arts.
Projects that may be funded include performances, workshops, festivals, exhibitions, and other creative activities that benefit the Central Otago community. Funding is available to community groups, arts organisations, schools, and individuals working on community-focused projects.
Applications are assessed against Creative New Zealand's criteria, with priority given to projects that:
Check with Central Otago District Council for current funding rounds, deadlines, and maximum grant amounts, as these vary each funding cycle.
