Below is a list of successful applicants to the Ethnic Communities Development Fund for May 2025.
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 |
| BAY OF PLENTY - PHILIPPINE FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY INCORPORATED | Partially Fund | $20,000.00 | 2025 - 2026 ANNUAL CULTURAL, MUSIC & SPORTS ACTIVITIES | Bay of Plenty |
| Bhartiya Samaj Charitable Trust | Partially Fund | $4,800.00 | World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Porchester Islamic Trust | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Eid Gala Day | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Sisonke Taranaki African Community | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Africa Day Celebration | Taranaki |
| The Good Deed Group | Partially Fund | $2,400.00 | Mawlid Celebration | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Uganda Community In New zealand | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Ugandan Independence day celebrations | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| United Hazara Association of Auckland Incorporated | Partially Fund | $4,800.00 | Hazara Culture Day – Fun and Entertainment | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
Priority 2. Ensure equitable provision of, and access to, Government services for ethnic communities
| Organisation | Decision | Amount | Project Name | Location |
| Islamic Womens Council Of New Zealand Incorporated | Partially Fund | $280,000.00 | ELEVATE 3-National Community Development initiative to support Muslim women and youth across Aotearoa | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
Priority 3. Develop and support initiatives to improve economic outcomes, including addressing barriers to employment
| Organisation | Decision | Amount | Project Name | Location |
| Ethnic Arts and Trade Foundation NZ | Fund | $4,075.00 | Panel Discussion - Focus on Latin America | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
Priority 4. Work to connect and empower ethnic community groups
| Organisation | Decision | Amount | Project Name | Location |
| Adhikaar Aotearoa | Partially Fund | $23,600.00 | Faclitate Hui to create space for interpersonal connection between ethnic LGBTQI+ communities | Waikato |
| Afghan Association of New Zealand Incorporated | Partially Fund | $3,000.00 | Eid Celebration 2025 for Females and children | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Afghan Association of New Zealand Incorporated | Partially Fund | $1,595.00 | Eid Celebration for male and children 2025 | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| CANTERBURY MUSLIM COMMUNITY TRUST | Partially Fund | $8,000.00 | Canterbury Muslim Community Support | Canterbury |
| Chinese Association of North Shore City | Partially Fund | $11,200.00 | 25th Anniversary Celebration & cultural workshops, health and wellness programs | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Christchurch Kerala Association | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Kerala's Harvest Festival Onam 2025 | Canterbury |
| Lebanity Enterprise NZ Charitable Trust | Partially Fund | $10,000.00 | Lebanese & Middle Eastern Wahine Support Programme | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| New Zealand Punjabi Multimedia Trust | Partially Fund | $4,800.00 | 7th HindPak Community event 2025 | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Pakistani Association of Canterbury New Zealand Incorporated | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Pakistan Independence Day Celebration | Canterbury |
| Pakistani Association of Canterbury New Zealand Incorporated | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Eid Ul Adha Celebrations | Canterbury |
| Presbyterian Support Southland | Partially Fund | $4,115.00 | Parenting courses for former refugee parents | Southland |
| Waimakariri District Council | Partially Fund | $9,000.00 | Cultural Inclusion Portfolio Projects | Canterbury |
| Wellington Mutamizh Sangam | Partially Fund | $15,000.00 | Thriving Together: Leadership, Heritage & Community | Wellington |
| Yes Disability Resource Centre Services Trust | Partially Fund | $10,000.00 | Middle eastern mens Mental health Group | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
Total funds disbursed: $446,385.00