Deadline: 2-Sep-22
The Stratford District Council in partnership with Creative New Zealand (CNZ) is seeking applications for the Creative Communities Scheme (CCS) to fund local arts projects.
Funding Information
Approximately $20,000 is available to allocate per year through two funding rounds, which occur in March and August
Types of Projects
To be eligible for funding through CCS your arts project must support at least one of the follo wing:
- Access and participation: Create opportunities for local communities to engage with, and participate in local arts activities
- Diversity: Support the diverse artistic cultural traditions of local communities
- Young people: Enable young people (under 18 years) to engage with, and participate in the arts
Eligibility Criteria
- Individuals or groups can apply for CCS funding. Individuals must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents. If you have already received funding from CCS for a project, you must complete a report on that project before making another application, unless the project is still in progress.
- Your project must:
- Take place within the city or district where the application is made
- Be completed within 12 months of funding being approved
- Not have started or finished before CCS funding is approved
For more information, visit https://www.stratford.govt.nz/our-district/funding-and-grants/creative-communities-scheme