Creative Communities Scheme - OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS

Creative Communities Scheme (CCS) 2021

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About the Creative Communities Scheme (CCS)

The CCS is a nation-wide programme funded by Creative NZ and delivered in partnership with Auckland Council.

The scheme enables communities to bring art (music, dancing, film-making, weaving, singing, poetry and theatre) into the everyday lives of Aucklanders across the region on beaches, in parks, community halls, theatres, streets and galleries.

There are three funding rounds a year, closing in February, June and September each year.

Before you apply for this grant, check if you are eligible for CCS funding.

What you need to know before you apply

To find out what you may need to consider before you apply, read the CCS application guide.

The guide states what you will need to include in your application, such as:

what you want to achieve
why the funding is needed
timeline and key stages of your project
who are the key people involved in your project
how will the project deliver against the criteria you have chosen
project costs
quotations for key costs (including the venue)
supporting material that you might want to include – examples of your or your group's previous work, or letter of support.

CSS application guide (PDF)

When you apply for this grant, your project must align with Creative Communities Scheme (CCS) outcomes and funding priorities 2019/2020.