Below is a list of successful applicants to the Ethnic Communities Development Fund for August 2023.
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 |
| Ardour Charitable Trust | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Ardour Culture Convergence Day 2023 | Christchurch |
| Multicultural Nelson Tasman Incorporated | Partially Fund | $12,000.00 | Festivals, Community Education Workshops and Multicultural Motueka! | Nelson |
Priority 4. Work to connect and empower ethnic community groups.
| Organisation | Decision | Amount | Project Name | Location |
| Bangaliana Multicultural Christchurch | Fund | $4,500.00 | Christchurch Durga Utsab(Festival) 2023 | Canterbury |
| Christchurch Metropolitan Cricket Association | Fund | $5,000.00 | All Nations Cricket Festival | Canterbury |
| Indian Community Southland Incorporated | Fund | $4,300.00 | Ganesh Chaturthi Celebration 2023 | Southland |
| Philippines Culture and Migrant Services | Fund | $5,000.00 | 2023 Global Basketball | Canterbury |
| RAD Bikes Charitable Trust | Partially Fund | $13,290.00 | Bike Bridge | Canterbury |
| West Coast Filipino Community Trust | Partially Fund | $6,500.00 | Filipino SportsFest 2023 | Grey District |
*Note, only the requests above used the new application form (live from 3 July 2023) will have the Ministry’s priority included in the data.
| Organisation | Decision | Amount | Project Name | Location |
| Arts Connections Oceania | Fund | $6,000.00 | Arts Connections Oceania | Auckland |
| Auckland Southern District Chinese Association Inc. | Fund | $1,800.00 | celebrating 2023 traditional Moon Festival | Auckland |
| Holy Trinity Cathedral | Fund | $5,000.00 | Sharing Perspectives - INTERFAITH EVENT | Auckland |
| Indian Social & Cultural Club (CHCH) Incorporated | Fund | $15,000.00 | Diwali 2023 | Christchurch |
| Magar Society Of Canterbury NZ Incorporated | Partially Fund | $3,000.00 | Maghe Sankranti 2024 | Christchurch |
| MANA ANDHRA TELUGU ASSOCIATION | Partially Fund | $8,000.00 | India Independence Day Celebrations | Auckland |
| Natraj School of Dance | Fund | $10,000.00 | Celebration of Indian dance and culture | Wellington |
| New Zealand Chinese Association - Nelson Branch Incorporated | Fund | $24,500.00 | Celebrate Chinese Traditional Festivals and Experience Tea Culture in Cultural Events | Marlborough |
| New Zealand Love Dance Ass. Inc. | Partially Fund | $4,300.00 | CCCP 2023, AAF 2024 and other 30+performances | Auckland |
| Nigerian Canterbury Association Of New Zealand Incorporated | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Nigerians in Canterbury, 2023: Recreating our cultural heritage | Christchurch |
| Southland Migrant Walking Together Organisation and Multilingual and Activity Centre Charitable Trust | Fund | $7,500.00 | Sharad Purnima Festival | Invercargill |
| University of Canterbury African Society Incorporated | Partially Fund | $2,500.00 | AfroChella | Christchurch |
| Wahine Charitable Trust | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Iron Shakti plus - Be Informed! Be Inspired | Auckland |
| Zimbabwe Association Auckland and Upper North Island | Partially Fund | $7,000.00 | Engaged Parents and Youth Mental Health | Auckland |
Total amount disbursed: $160,190.00