Creative Communities - Whakatane Scheme
The Creative Communities Whakatane Scheme is aimed at increasing participation in the arts at a local level and at increasing the range and diversity of arts available to communities.
Who Can Apply
All New Zealanders are eligible to apply to the Creative Communities Whakatane Scheme, either as individuals or groups. In principle, the Scheme offers support for projects rather than support for applicants and all applications are assessed according to the merit of the project, based on the Creative Communities Whakatane Scheme criteria. All applications, whether from individuals or groups, need to identify the benefits of the proposed project to the community.
Amount Available
The amount available in 2009/10 period is $25,000.
How and When to Apply
Applications open on March 1st and close on the 31st March of each year. Applications must be made on the Creative Communities Whakatane Scheme applications form. Use the form below:
Creative Communities NZ Scheme Application Form - (doc, 355Kb)
Chief Executive
Whakatane District Council
Private Bag 1002
Whakatane 3158
How Your Application is Assessed
For the annual application round, applications are considered by the Creative New Zealand Local Communities Funding Assessment Special Committee in mid April and applicants are notified of the decision within a week of the meeting.
Examples of Successful Applications
Examples of successful applications for 2009 include the following:
- Fantastic Festival costs
- purchase of musical equipment
- Summer Arts Festival costs
- carving Course
- guarantee against loss for Theatrical Production
Accountability
Recipients of funding through the Creative Communities Whakatane Scheme are required to complete an organisational receipt form within which they must
- specify how the grant was spent and attach evidence of expenditure such as receipts, invoices or signed statements by the club's accountant
- report the benefits of having received the assistance.
Find Out More
For further information on Creative Communities Whakatane Scheme contact Customer Services on 07 306 0500.