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

Communities Fund (2024-25)

Submissions are now open.
Submissions close midnight 30 June 2025 (NZST).
Find out more about Communities Fund (2024-25)...

Loans for Community Facilities

Submissions are now open.
Submissions close midnight 30 June 2025 (NZST).
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Upcoming Rounds

Communities Fund 2025-2026

Submissions for the Communities Fund 2025-2026 will open at 1 July 2025 (NZST).
Submissions close midnight 30 June 2026 (NZST)
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Creative Communities Scheme (Round 1)

Submissions for the Creative Communities Scheme (Round 1) will open at 1 May 2025 (NZST).
Submissions close midnight 30 June 2025 (NZST)
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Creative Communities Scheme (Round 2)

Submissions for the Creative Communities Scheme (Round 2) will open at 1 September 2025 (NZST).
Submissions close midnight 31 October 2025 (NZDT)
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Creative Communities Scheme (Round 3)

Submissions for the Creative Communities Scheme (Round 3) will open at 1 January 2026 (NZDT).
Submissions close midnight 28 February 2026 (NZDT)
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