Below is a list of successful applicants to the Ethnic Communities Development Fund for October 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 |
| Invercargill Filipino Dance and Talent Group | Partially Fund | $4,000.00 | Promote and celebrate Filipino culture | Invercargill City |
| The Aoraki Multicultural Council Incorporated | Partially Fund | $6,872.00 | Multicultural Festival | Canterbury |
| Laenye Productions | Partially Fund | $3,900.00 | La Catrina Theatre Show | Auckland |
Priority 4. Work to connect and empower ethnic community groups.
| Organisation | Decision | Amount | Project Name | Location |
| Tigray Community in New Zealand (Incorporated) | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Ashenda festival | Auckland |
| Kiwi Spanish Society | Partially Fund | $3,000.00 | National Day of Spain | Auckland - All of Auckland |
| Hand Pulled Collective | Partially Fund | $8,000.00 | ‘How To Throw A Chinese Funeral’ by Ji Lian Kwan | Auckland - All of Auckland |
| Wellington Progressive Jewish Congregation Incorporated | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Social and ethnic diversity outreach and our BeitMidrash programme | Wellington |
| Wellington Punjabi Women Association | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Diwali Celebration with Babbu Maan | Wellington |
| Wellington Punjabi Women Association | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | 10000 | Wellington |
| Nelson - Tasman Filipino Community Incorporated | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Celebration of Culture and Communities | Tasman-Nelson |
| Korean Positive Ageing Charitable Trust | Partially Fund | $10,000.00 | KPACT-COMING OF AGE | Northland |
| Dishari NZ Incorporated | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Dishari Durgotsav Festival 2023 | Auckland |
| MANA ANDHRA TELUGU ASSOCIATION | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Andhra Pradesh Formation Day Celebrations 2023 | Auckland |
| Bihar Jharkhand Sabha of Australia and New Zealand | Partially Fund | $2,300.00 | Navratri/Durga Puja - Dandiya Night | Auckland |
| Bihar Jharkhand Sabha of Australia and New Zealand | Partially Fund | $2,300.00 | Diwali/Chhath Celebration | Auckland |
Priority 1. Take action to promote the value of diversity and improvement inclusion of ethnic communities.
Priority 4. Work to connect and empower ethnic community groups.
| Organisation | Decision | Amount | Project Name | Location |
| Rhythm & Raga | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Rhythm & Raga - New Horizons | Tauranga City |
| Gore District Council | Fund | $3,478.00 | Hokonui Culture Feast | Gore District |
| Hindu Council of New Zealand Incorporated | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | DharmaFest 2023 | Auckland - Waitematā Local Board Area |
| Nepal New Zealand Waikato Friendship Society Inc. | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Education, preservation and promotion of culture, Women Leadership, Skill Support and social connectedness | Waikato District |
| LIVE BETTER K-CENTRE (Cultural Centre Trust) | Partially Fund | $10,000.00 | Cultural and Practical Activities program for Asian, Migrant, other Ethnic | Hamilton City |
| New Zealand Punjabi Multimedia Trust | Partially Fund | $6,000.00 | 5th Hind Pak | Auckland – All of Auckland |
Priority 3. Develop and support initiatives to improve economic outcomes, including addressing barriers to employment.
Priority 4. Work to connect and empower ethnic community groups.
| Organisation | Decision | Amount | Project Name | Location |
| New Zealand National Refugee Youth Council Incorporated | Partially Fund | $25,000.00 | Empowering Refugee Youth in smaller regions for Holistic Well-being and Social Inclusion | All/Many |
Total funds disbursed: $134,850.00