CCS Festival Fund
Purpose
The CCS Festival Fund is a one-off funding boost from the Government, to support established festivals that celebrate the life experiences, stories, cultures, and regional identities of New Zealanders, that continue to be impacted by the effects of COVID-19 in 2023.
These funds are intended to help the sector adapt and thrive as we move away from the effects of COVID-19 and to further improve access, equity, and arts participation for all New Zealanders. These funds are also intended to provide opportunities for the development of a resilient and sustainable arts sector.
Process
Councils across the country will distribute CCS Festival Funds through their usual Creative Communities Scheme funding rounds. You can apply using the CCS application form, ensuring you include the word festival in the title or project description. CCS funding round dates will be available on your council’s website. If you have any questions, please contact your council’s Creative Communities Scheme manager.
Creative Communities Scheme administrator list and contact details (pdf 138KB)
Eligibility
To apply, your festival must have been delivered at least once in the previous five years (this may include digital presentation). Please make sure you include evidence of previous delivery in your application.
A festival (for the purpose of this fund) involves an integrated programme of events and activities featuring one or more artforms, from any cultural tradition, that takes place within a defined area or region over a designated period of time.
Timeframe
CCS Festival Funds can support eligible festivals that are delivered within 12 months of the grant notification. As this is a one-off fund, festival grants will only be distributed in your council’s CCS funding rounds which closes on May 1st 2024.
Eligible Costs
Festivals can apply for operational, commissioning, development, and presentation costs. There is no maximum amount a single festival can apply for, but you should talk to the CCS Manager at your council about their average CCS grant amounts, and their specific plans for this one-off fund.
Tips for a strong application
A strong application should demonstrate how your festival:
- Celebrates the life experiences, stories, and cultures of New Zealanders
- Improves access, equity arts participation
- Provides opportunities for the development of a resilient and sustainable arts sector
Note: All standard CCS guidelines and eligibility requirements also apply to this fund