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.

Closing dates:

  • Round 1 – 1 June 2023
  • Round 2 – 1 October 2023
  • Round 3 – 15 February 2024 at 5:00pm

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, 319KB)

Step 2.Gather your information

You will need to attach these supporting documents before submitting 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 the application form

Use this online application form to apply:

Creative Communities Scheme application form

Step 4.Assessment

We will review and assess individual applications.

Applicants will receive an outcome in two months.

Step 5.Reporting back

We will provide you with an accountability report form.

By email

Step 1.Check Criteria

See the Creative Communities Scheme application guide for full criteria.

Creative Communities Scheme Guide(PDF, 319KB)

Step 2.Gather your information

You will need to attach these supporting documents before submitting 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 the application form

Download and print this application form:

Creative Communities Scheme application form(PDF, 280KB)

Fill in the application form, scan it and send via email to:

funding@wdc.govt.nz

Step 4.Assessment

We will review and assess individual applications.

Applicants will receive an outcome in two months.

Step 5.Reporting back

We will provide you with an accountability report form.

In-person

Step 1.Check Criteria

See the Creative Communities Scheme application guide for full criteria.

Creative Communities Scheme Guide(PDF, 319KB)

Step 2.Gather your information

You will need to attach these supporting documents before submitting 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 the application form

Download and print this application form:

Creative Communities Scheme application form(PDF, 280KB)

Fill it in and bring into one of our customer service centres:

Te Iwitahi
 9 Rust Avenue, Whangārei
Monday to Friday - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Closes: 2:00pm, 22 December 2023
Opens: 8:00am, 8 January 2024

Ruakākā service centre 
9 Takutai Place, Ruakākā
Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 4:00pm
Closes: 2:00pm, 22 December 2023
Opens: 8:00am, 8 January 2024

Step 4.Assessment

We will review and assess individual applications.

Applicants will receive an outcome in two months.

Step 5.Reporting back

We will provide you with an accountability report form.

By post

Step 1.Check Criteria

See the Creative Communities Scheme application guide for full criteria.

Creative Communities Scheme Guide(PDF, 319KB)

Step 2.Gather your information

You will need to attach these supporting documents before submitting 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 the application form

Fill it in and send it to:

Attn: Funding Officer
Whangarei District Council 
Private Bag 9023
Te Mai
Whangārei 0143

Step 4.Assessment

We will review and assess individual applications.

Applicants will receive an outcome in two months.

Step 5.Reporting back

We will provide you with an accountability report form.

Enquiries

If you would like to discuss your application, please contact the Community Funding Coordinator.

Phone: 09 430 4200

Email:  funding@wdc.govt.nz

You can use our online form to make an enquiry about our community services.

Enquire online

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