Whangarei District Council

Our funding supports local community mahi for the benefit of everyone in the Whangārei District. Learn all about our funds and eligibility criteria on our website:

www.wdc.govt.nz/Community/Community-funding.

Ready to apply? Follow the links below to start your application.

Current Rounds

Bike and Scooter Parking Fund

Submissions are now open.
Submissions close midnight 31 May 2026 (NZST).
Find out more about Bike and Scooter Parking Fund...

Communities Fund 2025-26

Submissions are now open.
Submissions close midnight 24 May 2026 (NZST).
Find out more about Communities Fund 2025-26...

Community Associations Grant

Submissions are now open.
Submissions close midnight 31 May 2026 (NZST).
Find out more about Community Associations Grant...

Creative Communities Scheme (Round 3)

Submissions are now open.
Submissions close midnight 28 February 2026 (NZDT).
Find out more about Creative Communities Scheme (Round 3)...

Loans for Community Facilities

Submissions are now open.
Submissions close midnight 30 June 2026 (NZST).
Find out more about Loans for Community Facilities...

Puanga Matariki Events Fund 2026

Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 9:00AM 2 March 2026 (NZDT).
Find out more about Puanga Matariki Events Fund 2026...

Youth Week Fund 2026

Submissions are now open.
Submissions close midnight 8 March 2026 (NZDT).
Find out more about Youth Week Fund 2026...

Upcoming Rounds

Waste Minimisation Fund 2025-26

Submissions for the Waste Minimisation Fund 2025-26 will open at 2 February 2026 (NZDT).
Submissions close midnight 4 May 2026 (NZST)
Find out more...