Creative Communities Scheme

The Creative Communities Scheme is a partnership between Whanganui District Council and Creative New Zealand to promote local arts projects. 

Application dates

Application process

Crafting your project

When project planning, we recommend reading the Creative Communities application guide(PDF, 2MB). It contains helpful information that is important to consider such as eligibility criteria and details to include in your application. Download a low ink/printer-friendly version of the guide here(PDF, 156KB).

It is preferred you discuss your project plans with the Creative Community Advisor before submitting your application. They can clarify any questions you may have and advise on how to best frame your ideas on paper.

Information is also available in a range of languages below.

• Chinese Traditional(PDF, 1MB)
• English(PDF, 1MB)
• Fijian(PDF, 976KB)
• Hindi(PDF, 1021KB)
• Korean(PDF, 1MB)
• Te Reo Māori(PDF, 962KB)
• Niuean(PDF, 976KB)
• Samoan(PDF, 993KB)
• Tokelauan(PDF, 978KB)
• Tongan(PDF, 1MB)
• Tuvaluan(PDF, 975KB)

Submitting your application

You may choose one of the following methods to submit your application(DOC, 522KB).

• Email 
  

  Complete an application form and email it to the Creative Community Advisor

• Post
  You may complete an application form and post it to:
  Attn: Creative Community Advisor
  Whanganui District Council, PO Box 637, Whanganui 4541 

Please ensure the required support material is enclosed with your application.

For further information on this fund, email the Creative Community Advisor. 

Recent grant recipients

Community Music Aotearoa Charitable Trust	$1019.10 for Music Wānanga for rural schools
Dance and Arts Therapy New Zealand	$3093.83 for Dance 4 Us Whanganui
DIY Comedy	$2000 for The Little Whanganui Comedy Fest
Hello Comedy	$1740 for Whanganui Kids Comedy Show
Pride Whanganui	$2500 for Pride Art Exhibitions
Sport Whanganui	$2350 for Art in the Park mural
The Community Led Development Trust	$3065 for TCLT Whanganui River Dance and Music Wānanga
Wanganui Embroidery Guild	$750 for Persian Paisley Workshops
Whanganui Camera Club	$1574.07 for Photography Exhibition
Whanganui Musicians Club	$3000 for 2024 Songwriting Competition