Creativity funded in district
6 November 2015
More than $13,000 has been allocated to a variety of community arts groups as part of the Waipa District Creative Communities NZ fund.
Creative NZ provides the funding through its Creative Communities Scheme which is administered though council annually to support local arts and cultural events, projects and programmes.
The Te Awamutu District Community Arts Council Grants Committee received requests totalling $8,345.00 from seven applicants, with all applicants receiving a total of $7,165.
The Cambridge Community Arts Council Grants Committee received requests for $6,242 from four applicants, with all receiving the total requested.
The round is open twice a year with the next round set for April 2016.
For a full list of what groups received funding, visit www.waipadc.govt.nz/creativecommunities
For more information, contact:
Amber Sutherland
Communications and Engagement Coordinator
07 872 0483