Below is a list of successful applicants to the Ethnic Communities Development Fund for August 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 |
| Canterbury Indian Tamil Association | Partially Fund | $15,000.00 | Tamil New Year 2024 & additional cultural events bringing the community together | Canterbury |
| Christchurch Zhonghua Chinese Society Incorporated | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | 2024 Martial Arts Exhibition and Shaolin Performance | Canterbury |
| Dunedin Senior Chinese Association | Partially Fund | $4,000.00 | Events for June 2024 - June 2025 for Senior Citizens to gather and learn English, Dance and create a social support group | Otago |
| Hamilton Kerala Samajam Incorporated | Fund | $10,000.00 | Onam Celebration 2024 it will include cultural performances, traditional dances, music, and other artistic expressions that showcase the diverse cultural heritage of Kerala. | Waikato |
| NEW ZEALAND TELUGU ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED | Partially Fund | $10,710.00 | Annual cultural and community events in the year 2024 for Telugu and wider community | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Sow a LYTTEL Seed | Partially Fund | $2,000.00 | Sow a Lyttel Seed Volleyball Tournament is a tournament for women from different cultures, who have shown a keen interest in the sport and who are very keen to keep active. | Canterbury |
| Tauranga Regional Multicultural Council Incorporated | Partially Fund | $15,000.00 | SETTLING & THRIVING IN THE BAY OF PLENTY is a project to help newcomers settle into their new community and enable established migrants to celebrate their identity and preserve their culture. | Bay of Plenty |
Priority 2. Ensure equitable provision of, and access to, Government services for ethnic communities
| Organisation | Decision | Amount | Project Name | Location |
| Muskaan Care Trust NZ | Partially Fund | $30,000.00 | Culturally responsive Support Service for Ethnic communities affected by Invisible disabilities (TASCA NZ) | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| The Aoraki Multicultural Council Incorporated | Partially Fund | $10,000.00 | Post placement support for former refugees from Syria to help with services such as MSD, IRD, healthcare and education etc. | Canterbury |
Priority 3. Develop and support initiatives to improve economic outcomes, including addressing barriers to employment
| Organisation | Decision | Amount | Project Name | Location |
| Citizens Advice Bureau Queenstown | Partially Fund | $15,000.00 | Migrant Support Clinic offers a consistent and accessible venue for migrants seeking assistance and guidance through the immigration process. | Otago |
Priority 4. Work to connect and empower ethnic community groups
| Organisation | Decision | Amount | Project Name | Location |
| Ahlul Bayt Society Wellington | Partially Fund | $1,500.00 | Shia Muslim Eid Celebrations is a cultural and religious event of Eid Festivals that help the community to unite | Wellington |
| Aotearoa Ethnic Communities Trust NZ | Partially Fund | $4,800.00 | Mobile Migrant Support Project provides support to the target population via workshops and connects groups. | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Auckland Chinese Families Network Incorporated | Partially Fund | $3,000.00 | Mid-autumn/Moon festival celebration to promote cultural appreciation and community spirit through performances, workshops, and traditional food offerings. | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Canterbury Tigray Incorporated | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Tigrinya Class to teach Tigrinya Language to those who were born in New Zealand and want to learn to read, write and learn the cultural dance. | Canterbury |
| Canterbury Tigray Incorporated | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Tigray "Ashenda " and New Year Festival | Canterbury |
| Christchurch Ballers Club Trust | Partially Fund | $8,00.00 | Christchurch Ballers Club (CBC) Multi-ethnic Youth Spring Basketball League. An opportunity to have access to sports and be able to help with physical and mental well-being by getting involved in sports. | Canterbury |
| Dharma Yodha NZ Incorporated | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Ethnic Women Network Events is an opportunity to celebrate, share, connect and to empower diverse cultural background of women in Canterbury, and to embrace a sense of togetherness among ethnic migrant women. | Canterbury |
| Dunedin Malayali Association (DMA) | Partially Fund | $12,000.00 | Annual Cultural Festivals which will facilitate successful running of events planned. The resources will include coaching and training of kids and adults for traditional performances | Otago |
| Kiwi Malayali Club Auckland INC | Partially Fund | $4,000.00 | Kiwi Malayali Club's Onam Celebrations. Onam is an annual harvest and cultural festival. | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Kiwi Malayali Club Auckland INC | Partially Fund | $3,400.00 | Smash Showdown 2025 is a badminton tournament taking place at Li Ning Badminton Centre. | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Namasankeerthanam | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Indian classical Arts & Culture Festival celebrating Arts and Culture | Wellington |
| NZMM | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | 2024 cultural community events to celebrate, connect and re-connect with traditional food and festivals | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| OTAHUHU BUSINESS ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED | Partially Fund | $15,000.00 | Otahuhu Ethnic Food Festival 2024 | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| PAKISTAN ASSOCIATION OF OTAGO INCORPORATED | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Multicultural Wedding Festival 2024 is a festival that aims to showcase the rich cultural heritage through traditional wedding attire, ceremonies, music, dance, and cuisine from different cultures represented in Dunedin. | Otago |
| PAKISTAN ASSOCIATION OF OTAGO INCORPORATED | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Pakistan Independence Day Celebrations 2024 | Otago |
| Pakistani Association of Canterbury New Zealand Incorporated | Partially Fund | $6,000.00 | Annual celebration of culture and faith 2024 via communal activities to address the need of Cantabrians of Pakistani origin so that they can celebrate their cultural identity. | Canterbury |
| Patriarhia Romana Trust Board | Fund | $2,000.00 | Annual gathering of Romanians and Parish of the community for a feast day | Canterbury |
| Perinatal Wellbeing Canterbury Trust | Partially Fund | $5,500.00 | Perinatal Asian Wellbeing Support group provides a guided session that explores the challenges of perinatal mental health and ways to move to a state of wellbeing | Canterbury |
| Rotorua Malayalie Association | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Onam 2024 - Celebrate cultural identity and heritage and promote a sense of belonging among the Malayalee community in Rotorua. | Bay of Plenty |
| Sindhi Sangat New Zealand | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Observation of Muharram Day 2024. A global day for mourning rituals and re-enactments of the Battle of Karbala, expressing grief and paying homage. | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Support for Development (SFD) | Partially Fund | $3,000.00 | Yoga Practice: A Stress Relief Program for Asian Migrant in Christchurch to promote health and well-being activities in Christchurch | Canterbury |
| Te Toipoto - New Zealand Ethnic Men's Council | Partially Fund | $2,691.00 | Prostate and Bowel Cancer Awareness Session | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Te Toipoto - New Zealand Ethnic Men's Council | Fund | $4,436.00 | Free First Aid Training for Ethnic Men | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Telugu Association of South Island | Partially Fund | $2,500.00 | Telugu Cultural Festival Series: Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion in Christchurch Each event will showcase different aspects of Telugu culture, including language, arts, cuisine, and performing arts. | Canterbury |
Total funds disbursed: $239,537.00