The Creative Communities Scheme supports local individuals and organisations to deliver arts and cultural projects that engage our communities and celebrate creativity on the Kāpiti Coast.

Approximately $23,000 is available in this funding round for projects taking place between 16 September 2025 and 16 September 2026.

Projects must have an arts or cultural focus and take place within the district.

Each application must meet the scheme’s eligibility criteria – be sure to check the guidelines to ensure your project fits.

Applications open Wednesday 16 July and close 5pm Monday 11 August 2025.

The Māori Education Trust provides a diverse range of scholarships designed to support secondary students who are currently enrolled in Years 9–13. These scholarships aim to encourage educational success and provide financial assistance to help students achieve their academic goals.

Each scholarship has specific eligibility criteria.

Be sure to review the details carefully to identify the opportunity that best aligns with your goals and circumstances.

The Māori Education Trust provides a diverse range of scholarships offered to students who are enrolled for the full academic year at a recognised tertiary institution.

Each scholarship has specific eligibility criteria.

be sure to review the details carefully to identify the opportunity that best aligns with your goals and circumstances.

The First Foundation programme is much more than a scholarship. Not only will you get financial help, you’ll have a dedicated mentor who’ll be there for you along the way – so even if you’re the first in your family to go to university, you’ll have support from someone who’s been there before. Plus, you’ll get paid work experience to grow your skills, giving you access to the professional networks most people rely on for work opportunities.

Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai offer this fund to support whānau, hapū and iwi to preserve traditional Māori knowledge and its practical use in the management of indigenous biodiversity.

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