Creative New Zealand's Creative Communities Scheme supports community arts projects in Auckland city. In the upcoming funding round, there are new simplified criteria and a new application form set by CNZ. Funding is for projects from 1 November 2010 to 31 October 2011. The deadline for application is Friday 23 July, 2010 and there is a full year's allocation to be made (there is no second round for next year). Information sessions are on Wednesday 30 June at Artstation (1 Ponsonby Road, Newton) at 5.30 - 6.30 pm and at 12pm - 1 pm on Friday 2 July at the Glen Innes Business Association (44 Mayfair Place - upstairs). For more information, visit the Auckland City Council website.