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
Whangarei Communities Fund 2026-27
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close midnight (end of day) 20 May 2027 (NZST).
Upcoming Rounds
Creative Communities Scheme (Round 2) 2026-27
Submissions for the Creative Communities Scheme (Round 2) 2026-27 will open at midnight (start of day) 1 September 2026 (NZST).
Submissions close midnight (end of day) 30 September 2026 (NZDT).
Creative Communities Scheme (Round 3) 2026-27
Submissions for the Creative Communities Scheme (Round 3) 2026-27 will open at midnight (start of day) 1 February 2027 (NZDT).
Submissions close midnight (end of day) 14 March 2027 (NZDT).
