Creative Communities Funding Applications Open on 7 August

Do you have a community arts project that needs some funding support? The next application round for Creative Communities funding opens on Friday 7 August 2026 and closes at 5pm on Friday 11 September 2026.

The South Taranaki Creative Communities Scheme provides funding assistance for community-based arts activities in South Taranaki that take place between 12 October 2026 – 12 October 2027 and meet one or more of the following funding criteria:

• Broad community involvement - A project that will create opportunities for local communities to engage with and participate in arts activities.
• Diversity - A project that will support the diverse arts and cultural traditions of local communities, enriching and promoting their uniqueness and cultural diversity.
• Young people - A project that will enable and encourage young people (under 18 years) to engage with and actively participate in the arts.

Application forms are now available online here or at your local LibraryPlus.

For further information, email funding@stdc.govt.nz or phone (06) 278 0555 or 0800 111 323.