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

2025-26 - Creative Communities Scheme (Round 1)

Submissions are now open.
Submissions close midnight 30 June 2025 (NZST).
Find out more about 2025-26 - Creative Communities Scheme (Round 1)...

Communities Fund 2025 (semester 2)

Submissions are now open.
Submissions close midnight 24 November 2025 (NZDT).
Find out more about Communities Fund 2025 (semester 2)...

Loans for Community Facilities

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

2025-26 - Creative Communities Scheme (Round 2)

Submissions for the 2025-26 - Creative Communities Scheme (Round 2) will open at 1 September 2025 (NZST).
Submissions close midnight 31 October 2025 (NZDT)
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2025-26 - Creative Communities Scheme (Round 3)

Submissions for the 2025-26 - Creative Communities Scheme (Round 3) will open at 1 January 2026 (NZDT).
Submissions close midnight 28 February 2026 (NZDT)
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Community Associations Grant 2025-26

Submissions for the Community Associations Grant 2025-26 will open at 1 July 2025 (NZST).
Submissions close midnight 31 May 2026 (NZST)
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