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Below is a list of successful applicants to the Ethnic Communities Development Fund for July 2026.
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 |
| Bhartiya Samaj Lower North Island Trust | Partially Fund | $7,500.00 | Cultural Classes - Wellington | Wellington |
| Devbhoomi Charitable Trust | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Community Diwali Celebrations | Wellington |
| New Zealand Sri Lanka Performing Arts Circle | Partially Fund | $4,000.00 | Helabus Udanaya 2026- Literature and Arts day | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| SHANDONG ECONOMIC AND TRADE ASSOCIATION OF NEW ZEALAND | Partially Fund | $6,000.00 | The Fifth New Zealand Golden Ribbon Multicultural Music Festival | Canterbury |
| Te Tuhi Contemporary Art Trust | Fund | $12,350.00 | Te Tuhi: Pallavi Paul exhibition | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
Priority 3. Develop and support initiatives to improve economic outcomes, including addressing barriers to employment
| Organisation | Decision | Amount | Project Name | Location |
| Korean Women's Association of New Zealand | Partially Fund | $3,000.00 | KWANZ Sewing Class | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
Priority 4. Work to connect and empower ethnic community groups
| Organisation | Decision | Amount | Project Name | Location |
| Dunedin Hazara Association incorporated | Partially Fund | $1,600.00 | Hazara Community Wellbeing and Connection Day (Family Fun Day) | Otago |
| Telangana Association of New Zealand | Partially Fund | $2,000.00 | Ganesh Chaturthi | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Timaru Malayalee Association Inc | Partially Fund | $8,500.00 | Celebrations and sports activities. | Canterbury |
Total funds disbursed: $49,950.00