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).
Community Associations Grant
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close midnight 31 May 2026 (NZST).
Kai Ora Fund 2026
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close midnight 17 May 2026 (NZST).
Loans for Community Facilities
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close midnight 30 June 2026 (NZST).
Waste Minimisation Fund 2025-26
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close midnight 4 May 2026 (NZST).
Upcoming Rounds
Creative Communities Scheme (Round 1)
Submissions for the Creative Communities Scheme (Round 1) will open at 1 June 2026 (NZST).
Submissions close midnight 30 June 2026 (NZST).
Creative Communities Scheme (Round 2)
Submissions for the Creative Communities Scheme (Round 2) will open at 1 September 2026 (NZST).
Submissions close midnight 30 September 2026 (NZDT).
Creative Communities Scheme (Round 3)
Submissions for the Creative Communities Scheme (Round 3) will open at 1 February 2027 (NZDT).
Submissions close midnight 14 March 2027 (NZDT).
Whangarei Communities Fund 2026-27
Submissions for the Whangarei Communities Fund 2026-27 will open at 1 June 2026 (NZST).
Submissions close midnight 20 May 2027 (NZST).
