Creative Communities Scheme
The Kāpiti Coast District Council accepts applications twice in each financial year for Creative New Zealand funding, under the Creative Communities Scheme.
Funding Rounds
Round 1 of the 2011/2012 Financial Year has been completed.
The Grants Allocation Subcommittee met on 11 November 2011 to consider the applications and make the funding decisions.
The next funding round is Round 2 of the 2011/12 Financial Year. Proposed dates for this round are:
- Closing dates for applications, 30 March 2012
- Grants Allocation Subcommittee Funding Decision Meeting, 3 May 2012
About the Scheme
The arts of New Zealand are flourishing in our culturally diverse communities - in rural communities, towns and cities, and in a range of ways and places. Arts projects may be large and complex, involving many people or smaller-scale projects, or involving just a few individuals. Creative New Zealand is committed to supporting opportunities for New Zealanders to engage in the arts, wherever they live and whatever their circumstances.
The Kāpiti Coast District Council accepts applications twice a year for Creative New Zealand funding. The applications are processed at a local level and grants are approved by the Grants Allocations Sub-committee.
The scheme has been reviewed and revised by Creative New Zealand. From 1 July 2010, new criteria have been introduced, along with a new application form and a new guide.
The three main funding criteria are:
- Broad community involvement – the project will create opportunities for our local communities to engage with and participate in arts activities.
- Diversity – The project will support the diverse arts and cultural traditions of our local communities, enriching and promoting their uniqueness and cultural diversity.
- Young people – The project will enable and encourage young people (under 18 years) to engage with and actively participate in the arts.
Forms
The Guide for Applicants contains more information regarding eligibility and what sort of projects may be successful for funding. The Glossary provides definitions and explanations of some of the terms used in the application and guide.
The Applicants Guide and Glossary can be downloaded here:
Creative Communities Guide for Applicants (PDF, 2 pages, 275Kb)
Creative Communities Glossary (PDF, 3 pages, 303Kb)
The Application Form, Guide, and Glossary are also available at the District's Public Libraries and from Council Customer Service Desks.
Successful applicants are required to complete a project report form. Please ensure that you check the date on the top of the form, and complete all sections. The current Project Report Form can be downloaded here:
Creative Communites Project Report Form (MS Word, 2 pages, 213Kb)
The contact for information and advice is the Arts and Museums Development Officer.