Whanganui Funding

Monday 19 October 2026 · Free weekly email for Whanganui clubs, schools, marae and community groups
Covers the Whanganui District.

Kia ora! Here are the funding rounds closing soon and open now for Whanganui groups. Each entry links to the funder, so you can check the details and apply.

Closing soon

Four Winds Foundation (monthly) Closes Sun 25 Oct 2026

For funding needed Dec-Feb. Next: 25 Nov. Only funds areas with Four Winds venues, so check the venue list first. Details

Whanganui Community Foundation, Community Support Grants ($10,001 to $100,000) Closes Mon 26 Oct 2026

Last 2026 round. Board decides 26 Nov. Note 26 Oct is Labour Day. One application per 12 months. Details

Whanganui District Council, Heritage Grant Fund Closes Sat 31 Oct 2026

External heritage work on District Plan listed buildings. Email heritagegrantfund@whanganui.govt.nz Details

Whanganui Community Foundation, Quick Response Grants (up to $10,000) Closes Mon 2 Nov 2026

Last 2026 closing date. Board decides 26 Nov. Details

Pub Charity Closes 5pm Mon 9 Nov 2026

No December 2026 round. Details

Coming up

Lottery Fund (DIA), 2026/27 round 3 Closes Tue 2 Feb 2027

Opens 6 Jan 2027. Decision late April 2027. (Round 2 closed 29 Sep 2026.) Details

WDC Creative Communities Scheme Closes Fri 5 Mar 2027

Opens 1 Feb 2027, for projects 3 Apr 2027 to 3 Apr 2028. Contact Anique.Jayasinghe@whanganui.govt.nz Details

WDC Sport and Recreation Facilities Fund Closes 30 Apr 2027

Council-owned or part-owned facilities; seed fund, 30 to 40% of cost. (30 Sep round has closed.) Details

Open now, no fixed deadline

NZCT

No deadlines. Apply at least 10 weeks before you need the money. Funds where NZCT has venues. Details

WDC Rural Community Grant Fund (up to $1,000)

Considered at next Rural Community Board meeting; closes when the pool runs out. democracy@whanganui.govt.nz Details

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Please check with the funder. Dates and criteria can change without notice. Always confirm on the funder's own website before you apply. This email is a free guide only and isn't linked to any funder.

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