Creative communities

Introduction | Funding guidelines and application form | Public information sessions - July 2008 | Additional information | Funds allocated for May 2008

Introduction

The Creative Communities Scheme is a partnership between Creative New Zealand and local authorities to support opportunities for New Zealanders to actively participate in the arts. Auckland City Council administers the Scheme on behalf of Creative New Zealand for arts related projects that benefit the residents of our city.

The Scheme provides funding assistance for arts projects that encourage and increase arts participation through direct involvement of individuals, groups and/or communities in the making or presenting of arts activities. Projects should take place within 12 months of funding being approved. The focus is also on people actively doing and therefore experiencing arts through engaging in activity rather than attending or observing as an audience or viewer. To increase the range and quality of participation the scheme supports projects where communities are working with artists recognised by their peers and with a track record. For more information see Eligibility requirements.

Funding round dates

There are two funding rounds a year, usually in May and October. Funding rounds in 2008 are:

Round one (2008):	For projects taking place between 1 June 2008 and 1 May 2009. Opened: Monday 28 January 2008 Closed: 4.30pm Friday 7 March 2008 Decisions were made available after the the sub-committee meeting on Thursday 29 May 2008.
Round two (2008):	For projects taking place between December 2008 and November 2009. Opens: Friday 11 July 2008. Closes: 4.30pm Friday 22 August 2008. Decisions: Will be announced in early December following the sub-committee meeting on 27 November 2008.