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Make The Most Of The Coast With The Creative Communities Scheme
Kāpiti Coast District Council is thrilled to announce that the first round of the Creative Communities Scheme 2025/26 is open for applications. The twice-yearly scheme is funded by Creative New Zealand to support local arts and cultural projects.
This round has about $23,000 available to share across projects that create opportunities to create or celebrate the Kāpiti Coast’s fabulous cultural scene. Funded projects must take place between 16 September 2025 and 16 September 2026.
Council arts events coordinator Nerita Clark says individuals and organisations are able to apply for funding.
“The scheme means we’re able to support a range of inspirational projects that really add to the vibrancy of the district,” Ms Clark says.
“The recipients of our most recent round of funding have been working on exciting projects, from inclusive art or dance classes, to writing workshops or retreats, children’s theatre, exhibitions and arts exchange, as well as an innovative, multimodal programme of weaving, dance and workshops.
“We’re open to all kinds of arts projects, and welcome anything that creates opportunities for our local communities to get involved, but especially projects that support diversisty and encourage cultural or youth participation.
“We’re delighted to administer this scheme in partnership with Creative NZ, so our community has the opportunity to participate in local arts and nurture emerging talent.
“The Creative Communities Scheme recently celebrated its 30th anniversary, and it’s enduring sucess shows that the arts are truly valued.
“It’s fantastic to be albe to support grassroots arts projects, and we’re always excited to see applications for new projects that will inspire creativity on the coast,” Ms Clark says.
To be eligible for funding, projects need to have an arts or cultural focus and take place within the Kāpiti Coast. Applications open Wednesday 16 July and close at 5pm Monday, 11 August.
More information, including eligibility criteria and application forms, is available at www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/CreativeCommunities or by emailing creativecs@kapiticoast.govt.nz
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