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)...

Community Associations Grant 2024-25

Submissions close 9:00PM 1 April 2025 (NZDT).
Find out more about Community Associations Grant 2024-25...

Loans for Community Facilities

Submissions are now open.
Submissions close midnight 30 June 2025 (NZST).
Find out more about Loans for Community Facilities...

Puanga Matariki Events Fund 2025

Submissions are now open.
Submissions close midnight 7 April 2025 (NZST).
Find out more about Puanga Matariki Events Fund 2025...

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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