Community Fund

Community Fund

The Community Fund supports many different types of local initiatives benefiting the community. These can include :

  • festivals
  • workshops
  • programmes
  • facility improvements
  • minor purchases and
  • operating costs.

Amount:  Most grants average around $6,000.  The most you can apply for is $20,000.

Closing dates:

  • 2 August 2021
  • 1 November 2021
  • 1 February 2022
  • 2 May 2022.

Applying for an event

If your event is a small, community-based event and you are seeking less than $10,000, you can apply for the Community Fund.

Depending on the size and type of event you're planning, there are other funds you can apply for.

    Apply for Community Fund

    Online

    Step 1.Check criteria

    Eligible applications meet our general eligibility criteria stated in our Community Funding Policy and align with at least one of our Funding Priorities

    Community Funding Policy

    Step 2.Complete the application form

    Use this online form to apply for this Fund:

    Community Fund Application Form

    Step 3.Assessment

    Allow 2 months for an outcome.

    Funding decisions are made by the Community Development Committee of Council.

    Step 4.Reporting back

    If you are successful in receiving funding from us, you will need to report back to us when your project is complete (projects must be completed in 12 months or an extension requested).

    Complete the Funding Report Form and include receipts and photos as appropriate

    Community Funding Report Form(PDF, 168KB)

    By email

    Step 1.Check criteria

    Eligible applications meet our general eligibility criteria stated in our Community Funding Policy and align with at least one of our Funding Priorities

    Community Funding Policy

    Step 2.Complete the application form

    Download and print this application form:

    Community Fund application form(PDF, 75KB)

    Fill in the form, scan it and send us via email to:

    mailroom@wdc.govt.nz 

    Step 3.Assessment

    Allow 2 months for an outcome.

    Funding decisions are made by the Community Development Committee of Council.

    Step 4.Reporting back

    If you are successful in receiving funding from us, you will need to report back to us when your project is complete (projects must be completed in 12 months or an extension requested).

    Complete the Funding Report Form and include receipts and photos as appropriate

    Community Funding Report Form(PDF, 168KB)

    In-person

    Step 1.Check criteria

    Eligible applications meet our general eligibility criteria stated in our Community Funding Policy and align with at least one of our Funding Priorities

    Community Funding Policy

    Step 2.Complete the application form

    Download and print this application form:

    Community Fund application form(PDF, 75KB)

    Fill it in and bring into one of our customer service centres:

    Forum North customer service centre
    7 Rust Avenue, Whangārei
    Monday to Friday - 8:00am to 4:30pm
    Closed public holidays

    Ruakākā service centre 
    9 Takutai Place, Ruakākā
    Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 4:00pm
    Closed public holidays

    Step 3.Assessment

    Allow 2 months for an outcome.

    Funding decisions are made by the Community Development Committee of Council.

    Step 4.Reporting back

    If you are successful in receiving funding from us, you will need to report back to us when your project is complete (projects must be completed in 12 months or an extension requested).

    Complete the Funding Report Form and include receipts and photos as appropriate

    Community Funding Report Form(PDF, 168KB)

    By post

    Step 1.Check criteria

    Eligible applications meet our general eligibility criteria stated in our Community Funding Policy and align with at least one of our Funding Priorities

    Community Funding Policy

    Step 2.Complete the application form

    Download and print this application form:

    Community Fund application form(PDF, 75KB)

    Fill it in and send it to:

    Attn: Funding Officer
    Whangarei District Council
    Private Bag 9023
    Whangārei 0148 

    Step 3.Assessment

    Allow 2 months for an outcome.

    Funding decisions are made by the Community Development Committee of Council.

    Step 4.Reporting back

    If you are successful in receiving funding from us, you will need to report back to us when your project is complete (projects must be completed in 12 months or an extension requested).

    Complete the Funding Report Form and include receipts and photos as appropriate

    Community Funding Report Form(PDF, 168KB)

    Enquiries

    If you would like to discuss your application, please contact the Community Funding Officer.

    Phone: 09 430 4200

    Email:  funding@wdc.govt.nz

    You can use our online form to make an enquiry about our community services.

    Enquire online

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