Become a Creative Communities Scheme panel member
Are you passionate about the arts and want to contribute to the creative scene in Kaipara?
We're seeking individuals to be part of the volunteer group who assess applications for the Creative Communities Scheme funding here in Kaipara.
What's involved as a panel member?
- Help assess applications for funding from artistic individuals and community groups twice a year (April and August).
- Attend assessment committee meetings two to four times per year
Register your interest to be a panel member here
Alternatively get in touch with Kaipara District Council Community and Engagement Advisor Annika Tierney Lemisio to express interest in getting involved grants@kaipara.govt.nz
Applications close Friday 22 November 5pm
Funding applications for 2024 have now closed.
2024 application dates:
01 February 2024 and closed at 4.30pm on 01 March 2024.
01 July 2024 and closed at 4.30pm on 31 July 2024.
About the Creative Communities Scheme
The Creative Communities Scheme provides funding for communities to be involved in local arts activities. The funding supports a wide range of arts projects. Read the Creative Communities Scheme Application Guide to see if your project is able to be funded and how to make an application.
Projects applying for Creative Communities Scheme funding must meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Access and Participation – the project will create opportunities for local communities to engage with and participate in local arts activities
- Diversity – the project will support the diverse artistic, cultural traditions of local communities
- Young people – the project will enable young people (under 18) to engage with and participate in the arts
How to apply
When applications open they can be submitted using our online portal. If you have any questions, contact us at grants@kaipara.govt.nz
We’ve moved our application process to an online system, SmartyGrants – which is used by councils and funding organisations across New Zealand.
You will need to create a login to access the platform, which will make it easier for you to do future funding applications with any organisation using SmartyGrants. The system also allows you to save your form and share it with colleagues or community members to provide input before submitting your application.
Create your login and submit your application on the SmartyGrants website. If you have any problems, please email grants@kaipara.govt.nz – we’re here to help.
Once applications close, applications are reviewed and the Committee meet to make their decisions. Following this applicants are notified of the outcome. Meeting dates for the committee (historical and upcoming) can be found on the meetings page.
Previous successful applicants
2024/2025
| Round 1 | |
| Applicant | Approved |
| Northland Field Days Inc. | $1,752.04 |
| Mangawhai Players Inc. | $1,826.00 |
| Susan Louie | $1,500.00 |
| Ruawai Community Events | $2,350.00 |
| Olly Knox | $5,052.00 |
| Total granted | $12,480.04 |
2023/2024
| Round 1 | |
| Applicant | Approved |
| Bill Hyland Community centre | $3,520.00 |
| Dargaville Arts Association | $2,337.91 |
| Dargaville Arts Association | *$1,920.00 |
| Kaiwaka Scottish Country Dancing Club | $1,471.00 |
| Oliver Knox | *$3,597.50 |
| Otamatea High School | $350.00 |
| Tala Hampshire | $766.00 |
| Tunatahi Kahu for Beginners | $2,521.00 |
| Total granted | $16,484.41 |
| *Funding was granted from the one-off CSC Festival Fund | |
2023/2024
| Round 2 | |
| Applicant | Approved |
| Josie Gritten (Theatre Fever) | $666.50 |
| Tunatahi for Beginners | $2,733.50 |
| Kumarani Productions Trust (21st birthday celebration) | $1,200.00 |
| Kaipara Art Awards (Art Awards 2024) | $3,234.28 |
| Dargaville Arts Association Inc. (Ceramic arts workshop) | $1,859.17 |
| Total granted | $9,693.45 |
2022/2023
| Round 1 | |
| Applicant | Approved |
| Dargaville Arts Association | $2,889.83 |
| Everybody is a Treasure Trust | $2,800.00 |
| Kaipara Arts Awards Committee 2022 | $6,976.83 |
| Kumarani Productions Trust (KPT) | $2,515.00 |
| Mangawhai Arts Inc - Application 1 | $2,000.00 |
| Mangawhai Arts Inc - Application 2 | $150.00 |
| Mangawhai Arts Inc - Application 3 | $656.94 |
| Maungaturoto Country Club | $219.14 |
| Oliver Knox | $3,372.00 |
| Otamatea Repertory Theatre Inc | $400.00 |
| Total granted | $21,979.74 |
2022/2023
| Round 2 | |
| Applicant | Approved |
| Bill Hyland Community Centre | $2,510.00 |
| Dargaville Arts Association Inc - Applications 2,3 and 4 | $6,000.00 |
| Kumarani Productions Trust (KPT) | $2,822.00 |
| Liam Astbury | $598.00 |
| Raymond Drake | $339.93 |
| Total granted | $12,268.93 |
