Programm „Creative Communities“ – Zuschuss des Stadtrats von Palmerston North für das Jahr 2026/27

The Creative Communities Scheme (CCS) is a partnership between Creative New Zealand and Palmerston North City Council that provides funding for local arts and cultural projects. The 2026/27 round is open to individuals and groups who are New Zealand citizens or permanent residents. Projects must have an arts or cultural focus, take place within Palmerston North City Council boundaries, benefit the local community, and must not have started before the funding is approved. The scheme supports costs such as materials, venue or equipment hire, personnel and administrative expenses, and promotion. The total fund pool for 2026‑27 is NZ$111,765, with grants ranging from about NZ$1,000 to NZ$4,160 in the previous round. Applications are submitted directly to the council and close at 4 pm on Monday 31 August 2026.

Funding for project costs such as materials, venue/equipment hire, personnel, administration and promotion; project support and advice from council staff.

Open to individuals or groups; applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents; project must be within Palmerston North City Council boundaries; arts or cultural focus required; project must not have started before funding approval; cannot have received CCS funding for the same purpose previously.