$70,000 for Waipā creative arts projects up for grabs

Creative arts projects taking place in Waipā district between 15 April and 15 October 2022 are now eligible to apply for funding grants through Creative New Zealand’s Creative Communities Scheme.

Eligible projects must support at least one of the following criteria:

• access and particulation – creating opportunities for local communities to engage with and participate in local arts activities;
• diversity – supporting the diverse artistic cultural traditions of local communitites; and
• young people – enabling people under 18 years to engage with and participate in the arts.

Individuals or groups can apply for the Creative Communities Scheme, however individuals must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.

The Creative Communities Scheme grants are allocated by an assessment committee made up of members of the Waipā community with interest in and knowledge of the arts.

Creative Communities Scheme administrator and Waipā District Council community advisor Gina Scott said the Waipā allocation now had $70,000 available and encouraged people with creative ideas to get in touch.

“There is no limit to the amount of funding each application requests, however grants are typically given between $500 and $5,000.

“The scheme recently received extra government funding due to the impacts on the arts caused by the ongoing covid-19 restrictions so there is a lot more than usual to dish out. The committee would love to see some awesome arts and creative projects delivered this round so don’t hesitate to get in touch and apply,” said Scott.

“For those wishing to apply who have questions about a project's eligibility, or would like advice on filling out the draft application before applying, Creative Waikato is a great place to start.”

Information about the Creative Communities Scheme fund, eligibility criteria and application forms are available at waipadc.govt.nz/creativecommunities. To get independent advice on your project, visit creativewaikato.co.nz or email hello@creativewaikato.co.nz.