Creative Communities Scheme (CCS)
The CCS provides funding to communities so New Zealanders can be involved in local arts activities. The scheme supports a wide range of arts projects under the following art forms: craft/object arts, dance, inter-arts, literature, Māori Arts, multi-artform (including film), music, Pacific Arts, theatre and visual arts. Please refer to the glossary of art form definitions.
The purpose of the Scheme is to increase participation in the arts at a local level and increase the range and diversity of arts available to communities. The Scheme is a partnership between Creative New Zealand and local authorities. For the South Waikato Region, South Waikato District Council has engaged Creative Waikato as third-party administrators for the CCS. Local decision-making is the key to the scheme and local assessment committees consider applications twice a year. For more information, read the Creative Communities Scheme Brochure.
Application Process
The CCS application form and application guide is available at https://creativewaikato.co.nz/creative-resources/funding/swdc-ccs. Please read the Creative Communities Scheme Application Guide to get you started.
General advice on applying for CCS funds is available from the Funding Advisor at Creative Waikato. Please email hello@creativewaikato.co.nz or phone 0508 427892 to make an appointment.
