Deadline: 15-Mar-21
The Hutt City Council is seeking applications for its Creative Communities Scheme (CCS) fund that supports local groups and people wanting to start a project with an art or cultural focus.
Funding Information
- There is no limit to how many applicants can apply for, but most CCS grants are under $2,000.
Funding criteria
The project must meet at least one of the following:
- Broad community involvement – the project will create opportunities for the local community to engage with and participate in all arts activities.
- Diversity – the project will support the diverse arts and cultural traditions of 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.
Eligible Projects
CCS funding supports community groups or individuals who want to start a project involving any kind of creative or interpretative expression. Funding is available for projects that:
- Have arts focus.
- Meet the funding criteria.
- Will be completed within 12 months of funding being approved.
- Are based in Lower Hutt and mainly benefit people living in Lower Hutt and local communities.
- Haven’t already started before funding is approved.
- Haven’t already received funding from Creative New Zealand for the same purpose.
Eligibility Criteria
- Individuals or groups can apply for CCS funding.
- Individuals must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.
- If applicants have already received funding from CCS for a project, they must complete a report on that project before making another application, unless the project is still in progress.
For more information, visit http://www.huttcity.govt.nz/Services/Funding/Creative-Communities-funding/#How-to-apply
