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
Loans for Community Facilities
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 12:00am 30 April 2027 (NZST).
Waste Minimisation Fund 2026-27
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 12:00am 3 May 2027 (NZST).
Whangarei Communities Fund 2026-27
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 12:00am 20 May 2027 (NZST).
Upcoming Rounds
Community Association Fund 2026-27
Submissions for the Community Association Fund 2026-27 will open at 12:00am 1 October 2026 (NZDT).
Submissions close 12:00am 30 April 2027 (NZST).
Creative Communities Scheme (Round 2) 2026-27
Submissions for the Creative Communities Scheme (Round 2) 2026-27 will open at 12:00am 1 September 2026 (NZST).
Submissions close 12:00am 30 September 2026 (NZDT).
Creative Communities Scheme (Round 3) 2026-27
Submissions for the Creative Communities Scheme (Round 3) 2026-27 will open at 12:00am 1 February 2027 (NZDT).
Submissions close 12:00am 14 March 2027 (NZDT).
