About this fund
This scheme supports and encourages local arts activities. It is a partnership between Ōpōtiki District Council and Creative New Zealand.
Every year Creative New Zealand provides money to councils to support local arts activities. Any individual, group or organisation can apply.
Various types of projects are considered for these grants, such as workshops, performances, exhibitions, short-term arts events, and arts-related promotional activities.
Value
Approximately $20,000 is available to allocate per year through two funding rounds.
You can see some of the local projects that have been supported in the past here: Past Allocations PDF 63KB.
Accountability
Have you received funding in the past and still need to send us a completed project report form? You can download one here: CCS Project Report Form PDF 49KB or use our easy online project completion form.
Criteria
The best place to start is with the Creative Communities Scheme Brochure. This brochure tells you if your project is able to be funded through the scheme and how to make an application. CCS Brochure PDF 731KB.
Projects seeking funding from this scheme should meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Broad community involvement - the project creates opportunities for local communities to engage with and take part in arts activities.
- Diversity - the project supports the diverse arts and cultural traditions of local communities, enriching and promoting their uniqueness and cultural diversity.
- Young people - the project enables and encourages young people (under 18 years) to engage with and actively participate in the arts.
To be eligible for funding, projects must take place within the Opotiki District. Projects already receiving Creative New Zealand funding are not eligible. Contact the Scheme Administrator if you need to clarify eligibility requirements.
How to apply
The first funding round for 2022-23 will open on Tuesday 27 September 2022. We need to receive your application by Friday 28 October 2022 for projects starting after Wednesday 9 November 2022.
You will need to use the Ōpōtiki District Creative Communities Scheme application form to apply. You can download one below or use our online application form.
Creative Communities Scheme Ōpōtiki District Application form - Funding round 1 2022-2023 PDF
Creative Communities Scheme Ōpōtiki District Application form - Funding round 1 2022-2023 DOC
You can find more information on how to complete your application form here: Application Guide.pdf
More Information
Contact info@odc.govt.nz or phone (07) 3153030.
You can also access the Creative New Zealand best practice guide to community arts projects in Aotearoa New Zealand through their Community Arts Toolkit.
