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 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...

Loans for Community Facilities

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

Upcoming Rounds

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)
Find out more...

Puanga Matariki Events Fund 2026

Submissions close 9:00AM 2 March 2026 (NZDT)
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Youth Week Fund 2026

Submissions close midnight 8 March 2026 (NZDT)
Find out more...