Creative Communities Scheme

Round 2 of the 2022/23 year opens 15 November 2022

Round 1 of the 2022/23 opens 15 November 2022 through to 7 May 2023, with the consideration meeting held in June 2023.

This fund is supplied by Creative NZ and administered by the Rangitīkei District Council. Members of the public are nominated to the Creative Communities Committee, and are joined by a Councillor and the Mayor. Committee terms are for three years, with the latest term beginning in November 2019.

Applications are encouraged from community groups and individuals whose projects:

demonstrate growth over time
develop and support local artistic communities
encourage a transfer or artistic skills.
diversity, inclusion, and projects with a youth focus are also encouraged.

An example is workshops teaching kids screen-printing techniques to create posters for display.

There are two funding rounds per year, usually opening in June and November. Before beginning the application process we recommend you read the guide:

Creative Communities Application Guide

There are two funding rounds per year.

Eligibility criteria: Ccs Applicant Eligibility Criteria

You can access the application form here:

Rangitikei Grants Application

This is now an online application process. If you need assistance completing your form, please contact us by:

visiting the Council’s offices at 46 High Street, Marton or 92 Hautapu Street, Taihape

phoning the Council on 0800 422 522 or emailing info@rangitikei.govt.nz

Decisions on applications were made at the Creative NZ Funding Assessment Committee Meeting 21 April 2020.

The Project Completion report from will be linked to your online application.

Further information for the fund is available by:

visiting the Council’s offices at 46 High Street, Marton or 92 Hautapu Street, Taihape
or phoning the Council on 0800 422 522
- or emailing info@rangitikei.govt.nz

Results for 2022/23

Round 1

Beautify Bulls – Yellow Wall in Bulls
Bulls School – Bulls School Mural
Turakina Caledonian Society Incorporated – 158^th Turakina Highland Games

Round 2

Open for applications

Results for 2021/22