Below is a list of successful applicants to the Ethnic Communities Development Fund for December 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 |
| Al Murtaza Association (NZ) Incorporated | Partially Fund | $14,000.00 | Unity in Diversity: Building Multi-Ethnic Community Connections | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Aoteroa New Zealand Federation of Tamil Sangam Inc (ANTS) | Partially Fund | $17,500.00 | ANTS Cultural, Community Wellbeing and Tamil Awareness Project (hereafter the Project) | Wellington |
| Central Districts Indian Association Inc | Partially Fund | $20,000.00 | Diwali Mela 2024 | Manawatu-Whanganui |
| CREATIVE CAPITAL ARTS TRUST | Partially Fund | $24,000.00 | CubaDupa 2025 | Wellington |
| Dunedin Tai Chi Club | Partially Fund | $3,500.00 | Taichi Club Activities and Performance for Chinese Festivals in 2025 | Otago |
| HARBOUR SPORT TRUST | Partially Fund | $20,000.00 | Equip'd Expansion - Providing support and engagement with Asian pupils | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Royal New Zealand Coastguard Incorporated | Partially Fund | $10,000.00 | Chinese Boat Safety Challenge | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Tauranga Regional Multicultural Council Incorporated | Partially Fund | $10,000.00 | 26th Tauranga Multicultural Festival 2025 | Bay of Plenty |
| The Arts Centre of Christchurch Trust Board | Partially Fund | $10,000.00 | One-day free Muslim Music Festival in 2025 | Canterbury |
| Wellington Volunteer Centre | Partially Fund | $7,500.00 | Building intercultural competency for Wellington community organisations. | Wellington |
Priority 2. Ensure equitable provision of, and access to, Government services for ethnic communities
| Organisation | Decision | Amount | Project Name | Location |
| The Korean Society of Auckland Incorporated | Partially Fund | $15,000.00 | Korean helpline service | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
Priority 3. Develop and support initiatives to improve economic outcomes, including addressing barriers to employment
| Organisation | Decision | Amount | Project Name | Location |
| New Zealand Nejashi Trust Inc | Partially Fund | $10,000.00 | Empowering Muslim Women Refugees | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| WAITAKERE ADULT LITERACY INCORPORATED | Partially Fund | $20,000.00 | Journeys - providing support for students from Middle Eastern, Latin American, African and Asian origins to become published authors | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTRE CHARITABLE TRUST | Partially Fund | $12,400.00 | Digital Skills Development Program (Community Project) | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
Priority 4. Work to connect and empower ethnic community groups
| Organisation | Decision | Amount | Project Name | Location |
| Afghan Association of New Zealand Incorporated | Partially Fund | $8,000.00 | AANZ - Annual Afghan Independence Volleyball Tournament | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Age Concern Auckland | Partially Fund | $8,688.00 | South Asian Family Violence and Sexual Abuse Response and Prevention | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Auckland United Oromo Community Incorporated | Fund | $10,916.00 | Anchoring Multiple Identity | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| CANTERBURY INDIAN WOMEN GROUP TRUST | Partially Fund | $10,000.00 | Programme for Women of Diverse Cultures | Canterbury |
| COMMUNITY PATROLS OF NEW ZEALAND CHARITABLE TRUST | Partially Fund | $4,069.00 | Ethnic Safety Forum Wellington - focusing on ethnic communities | Wellington |
| Empower Communities Charitable Trust | Partially Fund | $8,877.00 | Ethnic Safety Forum Wellington - focusing on ethnic communities | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh NZ Inc | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Cultures United: Celebrating Diversity in Auckland | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Ikatan Masyarakat Indonesia di Queenstown | Partially Fund | $2,000.00 | Indonesian Independence Celebration and Cultural Meet & Greet Event | Otago |
| ISIPATHANA COLLEGE OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION (NEW ZEALAND) INCORPORATED | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Isipathana Tag Rugby 7s Tournament - 2024 | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Lady Khadija Charitable Trust | Partially Fund | $25,000.00 | Ethnic Women's Leadership Programme | Canterbury |
| Luo Community of Wellington | Partially Fund | $6,000.00 | Luo Initiatives connect | Wellington |
| New Zealand Nejashi Trust Inc | Partially Fund | $10,000.00 | Living Active Holiday Program | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| New Zealand Sri Lanka Cultural Foundation Limited | Partially Fund | $10,000.00 | Nadanu Pa - Sri Lankan cultural show | Canterbury |
| NZ Pan African Broadcasting Corporation Charitable Trust | Partially Fund | $10,000.00 | PABC Athletics and Soccer for YOUTH & Marathon Running for Mental Health Projects | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Philippine Helpline Trust | Fund | $10,000.00 | Programme of activities for elderly Filipinos | Canterbury |
| Somaliland Society in New Zealand | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Indepence and National Day Celebrations | Wellington |
| Timaru Malayalee Assoiciation Inc | Partially Fund | $9,000.00 | Christmas Celebration | Canterbury |
| WAIKATO COMMUNITY BROADCASTING CHARITABLE TRUST | Partially Fund | $4,550.00 | Free FM Ethnic Programming 2024 | Waikato |
| Wellington Malayalee Association Incorporated | Partially Fund | $11,000.00 | WMA Arts and Cultural Project 2024 | Wellington |
| Wellington Progressive Jewish Congregation Incorporated | Partially Fund | $7,000.00 | Growing our knowledge, sharing our culture - vital cultural lessons that will develop the cultural identities of students | Wellington |
Total funds disbursed: $364,000.00