Creative Communities Scheme (CCS)

Creative Communities Scheme

In addition to our Community Funding programme, we also administer the Creative Communities Scheme (CCS) for the Whangārei District on behalf of Creative New Zealand.

The Creative Communities Scheme has its own criteria and grants are allocated by an independent committee of community representatives.

Creative Communities Scheme supports local community groups and individuals creating opportunities for access and participation in arts activities in all its forms.

Amount: The maximum amount applicants can apply for is $10,000.

Funding rounds:

  • Round 1 – 24 May 2024 to 28 June 2024
  • Round 2 – 3 September 2024 to 1 October 2024
  • Round 3 – 20 January 2025 to 26 February 2025

Closing date:   This fund closed on 1 October 2024

Apply for Creative Communities Scheme 

Online

Step 1.Check criteria

See the Creative Communities Scheme application guide for full criteria.

Creative Communities Scheme Guide(PDF, 182KB)

Step 2.Prepare supporting information

You will need to provide these supporting documents with your application:

  • latest financial performance report (groups only)
  • bank deposit slip or similar (new applicants only)
  • quotes for expenses
  • letters of support (recommended)
  • any supporting information you think relevant to your application.

Step 3.Complete application

The next funding round opens 20 January and closes 26 February 2025, for projects starting in or after May 2025.

Step 4.Assessment and decision

Eligible applications will be assessed by an independent panel of local community artists and practitioners.

Applicants will receive an outcome in mid-April 2025.

By email

Step 1.Check criteria

See the Creative Communities Scheme application guide for full criteria.

Creative Communities Scheme Guide(PDF, 182KB)

Step 2.Prepare supporting information

You will need to provide these supporting documents with your application:

  • latest financial performance report (groups only)
  • bank deposit slip or similar (new applicants only)
  • quotes for expenses
  • letters of support (recommended)
  • any supporting information you think relevant to your application.

Step 3.Complete application

The next funding round opens 20 January and closes 26 February 2025, for projects starting in or after May 2025.

Step 4.Email us

Email your completed application and supporting information to:

Email: funding@wdc.govt.nz

Step 5.Assessment and decision

Eligible applications will be assessed by an independent panel of local community artists and practitioners.

Applicants will receive an outcome in mid-April 2025.

By post

Step 1.Check criteria

See the Creative Communities Scheme application guide for full criteria.

Creative Communities Scheme Guide(PDF, 182KB)

Step 2.Prepare supporting information

You will need to provide these supporting documents with your application:

  • latest financial performance report (groups only)
  • bank deposit slip or similar (new applicants only)
  • quotes for expenses
  • letters of support (recommended)
  • any supporting information you think relevant to your application.

Step 3.Complete application

The next funding round opens 20 January and closes 26 February 2025, for projects starting in or after May 2025.

Step 4.Post to us

Post your completed application and supporting information to:

Attn: Community Funding Co-ordinator
Whangarei District Council 
Private Bag 9023
Te Mai
Whangārei 0143

Step 5.Assessment and decision

Eligible applications will be assessed by an independent panel of local community artists and practitioners.

Applicants will receive an outcome in mid-April 2025.

In-person

Step 1.Check Criteria

See the Creative Communities Scheme application guide for full criteria.

Creative Communities Scheme Guide(PDF, 182KB)

Step 2.Prepare supporting information

You will need to provide these supporting documents with your application:

  • latest financial performance report (groups only)
  • bank deposit slip or similar (new applicants only)
  • quotes for expenses
  • letters of support (recommended)
  • any supporting information you think relevant to your application.

Step 3.Complete application

The next funding round opens 20 January and closes 26 February 2025, for projects starting in or after May 2025.

Step 4.Bring into us

Bring your completed application and supporting information into one of our Customer Service Centres:

Te Iwitahi
9 Rust Avenue, Whangārei
Hours:  Monday to Friday - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Closed public holidays

Ruakākā service centre 
9 Takutai Place, Ruakākā
Hours:  Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 4:00pm
Closed public holidays

Service centre at isite
92 Otaika Road, Raumanga
Hours: Monday to Friday - 9:00am to 12:00pm and 12:30pm to 4:30pm
Closed public holidays

Step 5.Assessment and decision

Eligible applications will be assessed by an independent panel of local community artists and practitioners.

Applicants will receive an outcome in mid-April 2025.