Below is a list of successful applicants to the Ethnic Communities Development Fund for November 2024.
It is also available in Adobe.
For all enquiries please contact our Community Funding Advisors at ecdf@ethniccommunities.govt.nz.
Priority 1. Take action to promote the value of diversity and improvement inclusion of ethnic communities.
| Organisation | Decision | Amount | Project Name | Location |
| Asian Events Trust | Fund | $20,000.00 | Wellington Lunar New Year Festival 2025 | Wellington |
| Association of Nigerians In New Zealand | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Annual Nigerian Cultural Celebration (2024) | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| AUCKLAND PRIDE INCORPORATED | Partially Fund | $15,000.00 | Pride Connects: Anito - connecting diverse ethnic communities within the Takatāpui and Rainbow communities through a series of immersive workshops and a showcase at Q Theatre | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Chinese Association of North Shore City | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Alley Week Event - New Zealanders Making a Difference - An immersive and interactive programme focusing on our understanding of cultural heritage, while also promoting active community engagement and connection with the rich cultural history of New Zealand's multicultural society. | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Christchurch Metropolitan Cricket Association | Fund | $5,000.00 | Ethnic Cricket Festivals in Christchurch | Canterbury |
| Community Leisure Charitable Trust | Partially Fund | $25,000.00 | Asian Engagement Programme. This aims to engage relevant stakeholders in South Auckland to build their cultural capability, engagement and understanding of the needs of Asian tamariki and rangatahi | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Hindu Council of New Zealand Incorporated | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | DharmaFest 2024 | Bay of Plenty |
| Kiwi Tamil Samoogam | Partially Fund | $15,000.00 | Building Unity Through Diversity: Diwali Festival Bringing People Together | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Lady Khadija Charitable Trust | Partially Fund | $10,000.00 | In Transit: Stories of ethnic women striving to find belonging in Aotearoa New Zealand | Canterbury |
| Multi Cultural Council of Rangitikei/Wanganui Incorporated | Partially Fund | $1,740.00 | Multicultural Feast and Festival | Manawatu-Whanganui |
| New Zealand Asia Trust | Partially Fund | $6,000.00 | New Zealand Asia Pacific Film Festival | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Polish Association in New Zealand Incorporated | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | 2025 Wellington Polish Christmas Market Festival | Wellington |
| Sindhi Sangat New Zealand | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Interfaith Harmony Event | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Sindhi Sangat New Zealand | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Sindhi Cultural Day | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Zambians in Aotearoa Association Incorporated | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Zambian Cultural Celebration Event 2024 | Wellington |
Priority 2. Ensure equitable provision of, and access to, Government services for ethnic communities
| Organisation | Decision | Amount | Project Name | Location |
| Asian Family Services | Fund | $100,000.00 | Asian Mental Health and Wellbeing - focusing on post-pandemic mental health of the Asian community in New Zealand | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
Priority 4. Work to connect and empower ethnic community groups
| Organisation | Decision | Amount | Project Name | Location |
| Aotearoa Resettled Community Coalition Incorporated | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Waitangi Treaty Grounds Professional Development | Northland - Taitokerau |
| Anglican Social Services (Hutt Valley) Trust Board | Partially Fund | $75,000.00 | Safer Ethnic Communities Together - to address spousal violence within Wellington, Porirua, and Lower Hutt. | Wellington |
| BANGLADESH AWAMI LEAGUE NEW ZEALAND INCORPORATED | Partially Fund | $2,174.00 | National Mourning Day in Bangladesh on August 15th. | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Hillary - Tenzing Centre | Partially Fund | $10,000.00 | Community workshops to provide support and promote physical, mental health and wellbeing | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Hope Worldwide-Pakistan | Partially Fund | $15,000.00 | Social Inclusion Program | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Japan Kauri Education Trust | Partially Fund | $7,750.00 | Monthly meetings and activities for JKET Single Parents Group / - JKET Teen Volunteer Group / - JKET Special Needs Group | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Kerala Association of Manawatu Inc. | Partially Fund | $3,000.00 | Diwali Festival for our Community | Manawatu-Whanganui |
| Latinos for New Zealand | Partially Fund | $10,000.00 | Latin festival in Queenstown | Otago |
| Mahamevnawa Dhamma Circle | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | 7 days Residential Meditation Retreat | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Muslim Youth of New Zealand | Partially Fund | $10,000.00 | Muslim Youth Summer Camp | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| NZ Kashmiri Trust (Vitasta NZ) | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Maha Shivratri Celebrations 2025 | Wellington |
| Rainbow Chinese Community Centre Charitable Trust | Partially Fund | $4,000.00 | 2024 Hamilton Chinese Sports Day | Waikato |
| Sabah Auckland Association New Zealand Incorporated | Partially Fund | $11,500.00 | All year events, performances and training | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Sherpa Society of New Zealand | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Sherpa Losar Festival | West Coast |
| Southland Migrant Walking Together Organisation and Multilingual and Activity Centre Charitable Trust | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Punjabi Language classes | Southland |
| Southland Nepalese Society Incorporated | Partially Fund | $10,000.00 | Nepalese Unity and Heritage Initiative: Celebrating Culture, Community, and Sports | Southland |
| Tamil Society Waikato Inc | Partially Fund | $15,000.00 | Cultural and Community Wellbeing Projects - celebrations and programmes throughout the year | Waikato |
| Tierra Viva Colombian Dance Group | Partially Fund | $3,251.00 | Dance rehearsal support for free classes open to the community | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Tree of Humanity for All (TOHFA) | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Empowering Afghan and Pashtun Communities through Comprehensive Mental Health and Social Inclusion Training | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| UNITED TAMIL SCHOOL | Partially Fund | $4,510.00 | UNITED TAMIL SCHOOL - Tamil Language classes | Canterbury |
| Znanie Russian Language & Culture Group Charitable Trust | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Celebrating the Traditional New Year of Various Countries and Republics of the Former USSR, Christmas, and Easter According to the Julian Calendar | Waikato |
Total funds disbursed: $443,925.00