Christchurch City Council Creative Communities Scheme 2026

📝 About Christchurch City Council Creative Communities Scheme

The Christchurch Creative Communities Scheme (CCS) is a partnership between Creative New Zealand and the Christchurch City Council. It aims to ensure that the arts are accessible to all New Zealanders by supporting grassroots projects that foster creativity at the local level.

🎁 Benefits

• Maximum Grant Amount: $6,000 per application.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

The scheme is open to a broad range of applicants, provided they meet residency and geographic requirements:

Individual Eligibility:

• Must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.

Group Eligibility:

• Includes incorporated societies, trusts, or informal collectives.

Location:

• All projects must physically occur within the Christchurch city or district boundaries.

Eligible Art Forms:

• Craft and Object Arts
• Dance, Music, and Theatre
• Literature and Visual Arts
• Māori and Pacific Arts
• Inter-arts and Multi-art forms (including Film)

📅 Application Date and Process

Application Process:

1. Verify Project Timeline: Ensure your project has not started yet. The CCS does not provide retrospective funding.
2. Obtain Quotes: Include accurate, written quotes for all goods and services you intend to purchase with the grant.
3. Declare All Income: List all potential revenue, including sponsorship, estimated ticket sales (box office), and in-kind support.
4. Address Criteria: Explicitly state how the project meets national Creative New Zealand goals and specific Christchurch community needs.
5. Submit Application: Use the official Christchurch City Council portal, ensuring all answers stay within the specified word limits.

⏰ Application Deadline

• 27 February, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

• View details of the Christchurch City Council Creative Communities Scheme.
• Apply via the official application portal.

For more information, visit the Christchurch City Council website or contact their support team.

• Maximum Grant Amount: $6,000 per application.