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Below is a list of successful applicants to the Ethnic Communities Development Fund for September 2026.
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 |
| Afghanistan Social Association Inc | Partially Fund | $4,000.00 | Annual Martyrs Day Community Commemoration | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Association of Tauranga Malayalee Aotearoa Incorporated | Partially Fund | $4,000.00 | Onam 2026 | Bay of Plenty |
| AUCKLAND SENIORS SUPPORT AND CARING GROUP INCORPORATED | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Chinese Senior Cultural Festivals and Community Connection Program 2026–2027 | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Auckland Tibetan Association | Fund | $2,114.00 | Thrungar and Tibetan Cultural Celebration | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Bhartiya Samaj Lower North Island Trust | Fund | $10,000.00 | Manawatū Ganesha Festival 2026 | Manawatu-Whanganui |
| Bhartiya Samaj Lower North Island Trust | Partially Fund | $10,000.00 | Manawatu Diwali 2026 | Manawatu-Whanganui |
| Bihar Jharkhand Sabha of Australia and New Zealand | Partially Fund | $3,000.00 | Diwali and Chhath | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Dishari NZ Incorporated | Partially Fund | $3,000.00 | Dishari Durgotsav Festival 2026 | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Howick Village Association | Partially Fund | $3,000.00 | Howick Village Cultural Food Festival 2027 | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| North Shore Chinese Association Incorporated | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Moon Festival & Rewi Alley Community Programme 2026 | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Rainbow Celebrating Life Trust | Partially Fund | $1,000.00 | Halloween in the Park | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Viet Hub NZ Limited | Partially Fund | $2,000.00 | Moon Festival | Wellington |
| Waikato Malaysian Society | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | 69th Malaysian Independence Day celebration, Waikato | Waikato |
Priority 2. Ensure equitable provision of, and access to, Government services for ethnic communities
| Organisation | Decision | Amount | Project Name | Location |
| Rape Prevention Education Whakatu Mauri Trust | Fund | $14,920.00 | Voices of Belonging | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
Priority 3. Develop and support initiatives to improve economic outcomes, including addressing barriers to employment
| Organisation | Decision | Amount | Project Name | Location |
| Auckland Tamil Association | Fund | $15,350.00 | Auckland Tamil Association Community Capability Seminar Series | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| CANTERBURY NEPALESE SOCIETY INCORPORATED | Partially Fund | $1,000.00 | Immigration Information Event 2026 | Canterbury |
| Marlborough Multicultural Centre | Partially Fund | $10,000.00 | Marlborough Multicultural Night Market | Marlborough |
| Rotorua Multicultural Council Incorporated | Partially Fund | $4,568.00 | Te Reo Māori and English course for migrants | Bay of Plenty |
Priority 4. Work to connect and empower ethnic community groups
| Organisation | Decision | Amount | Project Name | Location |
| African Film Festival New Zealand Trust | Partially Fund | $20,000.00 | African Film Festival Multi City 2026 | Northland - Taitokerau |
| Arts for Health Community Trust | Partially Fund | $7,708.00 | Belonging Through Art for Kids and Adults | Waikato |
| Association of Nigerians In New Zealand | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Najiakiwis Cultural Independence Day Celebration 2026 | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Auckland Indian Sports Club (Inc.) | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | junior/youth hockey programme | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| COMMUNITY PATROLS OF NEW ZEALAND CHARITABLE TRUST | Partially Fund | $4,339.00 | Uniforms for CPNZ Pathway to Police Programme: Auckland City District | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| COMMUNITY PATROLS OF NEW ZEALAND CHARITABLE TRUST | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Ethnic Community Safety Forums | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Gurkha Football Club | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Everest Cup - community sports and cultural event | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Hohepa Homes Trust Board | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Whiringa-a-nuku Market 2026 – A Celebration of Culture and Community | Hawkes Bay - Te Matāu a Māui |
| Kiwi Tamil Samoogam | Partially Fund | $1,000.00 | KTS Cup 2026 | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Marlborough Multicultural Centre | Partially Fund | $18,260.00 | Health and Fitness Programme for Marlborough Ethnic Communities | Marlborough |
| Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust | Partially Fund | $9,250.00 | Waterways for All: Engaging Chinese Communities | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| NABOP Badminton Club | Partially Fund | $4,000.00 | Healthy Ethnic Youth Through Sport and Leadership | Bay of Plenty |
| New Zealand Nattukottai Nagarathar Sangam | Partially Fund | $2,542.00 | Deepavali Celebration 2026 | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| NEW ZEALAND TELANGANA CENTRAL ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED (50160692) | Partially Fund | $17,000.00 | Community settlement and empowerment initiative | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Riwayat-E-Punjab Folk & Culture Club Incorporated | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Family Cultural Night | Waikato |
| Sherpa Society of New Zealand | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Mid Year-Cultural/Sports/ Lungdhar Program | Tasman-Nelson |
| South East Auckland Senior Citizens' Association Incorporated. | Partially Fund | $2,500.00 | Seniors Celebrating Christmas Together: Strengthening Social Connections and Embracing Cultural Diversity | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| South East Auckland Senior Citizens' Association Incorporated. | Partially Fund | $5,000.00 | Deepawali celebrations facilitating Cultural Integration in South and East Auckland | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Streams of Life Charitable Trust | Partially Fund | $10,000.00 | Pistang Pilipino sa Wellington 2026 | Wellington |
| Uxbridge Community Charitable Trust | Partially Fund | $4,500.00 | Chinese Community Workshops | Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Waikato Senior Indian Citizens Association Inc | Partially Fund | $4,000.00 | Fitness and health programme | Waikato |
Total funds disbursed: $248,051.00