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 (end of day) 31 May 2026 (NZST).

Community Associations Grant

Submissions are now open.
Submissions close midnight (end of day) 31 May 2026 (NZST).

Kai Ora Fund 2026

Submissions are now open.
Submissions close midnight (end of day) 17 May 2026 (NZST).

Loans for Community Facilities

Submissions are now open.
Submissions close midnight (end of day) 30 June 2026 (NZST).

Upcoming Rounds

Creative Communities Scheme (Round 1)

Submissions for the Creative Communities Scheme (Round 1) will open at midnight (start of day) 1 June 2026 (NZST).
Submissions close midnight (end of day) 30 June 2026 (NZST).

Creative Communities Scheme (Round 2)

Submissions for the Creative Communities Scheme (Round 2) 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)

Submissions for the Creative Communities Scheme (Round 3) will open at midnight (start of day) 1 February 2027 (NZDT).
Submissions close midnight (end of day) 14 March 2027 (NZDT).

Whangarei Communities Fund 2026-27

Submissions for the Whangarei Communities Fund 2026-27 will open at midnight (start of day) 1 June 2026 (NZST).
Submissions close midnight (end of day) 20 May 2027 (NZST).