Creative Communities Scheme

The Creative Communities Scheme distributes funding from Creative New Zealand to support local arts projects in the New Plymouth district. Administered by New Plymouth District Council, this scheme is aimed at grassroots community initiatives that make the arts more accessible, support participation across diverse communities, and help local groups engage with and celebrate their cultural identity.

Projects that bring people together through creative activities — whether performances, workshops, festivals, or collaborative art-making — are encouraged to apply. The scheme particularly supports activities that build arts participation at a community level, reach under-served groups, or help young people engage with the arts.

Applications are assessed locally, meaning decisions are made by people who understand your community. This makes the scheme well-suited to smaller community groups, schools, marae, and not-for-profit organisations running arts activities in the New Plymouth district.

Visit the New Plymouth District Council website or contact their community development team for current round dates, funding amounts, and eligibility criteria.