Porirua City Council & Creative New Zealand
Grants for local arts projects in Porirua focused on participation, cultural diversity, and young people.
The Creative Communities Scheme is a partnership between Porirua City Council and Creative New Zealand that funds local arts activities in Porirua. Each year, Creative New Zealand provides funding to councils to distribute in their area, and Porirua City Council administers two funding rounds annually.
Your project must take place in Porirua and have an arts focus. It also needs to meet at least one of the three funding criteria:
Who can apply?
Any individual, group, or organisation can apply. Individual applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.
Upcoming closing dates:
How to apply:
Read the Creative Communities application guide, then download the electronic or handwritten application form from the Porirua City Council website, or pick up a copy from Pātaka Art + Museum.
If you'd like support with your application or have any questions, reach out to the team directly — they're happy to help.
