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Ethnic Communities Development Fund

Ministry for Ethnic Communities

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Funding amountVaries; non-legal groups generally up to NZ$10,000/year

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About this funding

Projects or events supporting ethnic communities and the fund's priorities.

Who can apply

Groups with projects supporting ethnic communities in New Zealand; applicants must meet the fund's requirements.

This information does not confirm your eligibility. Check the funder’s criteria before applying.

Where

Aotearoa New Zealand

Northland: listed as coveredAuckland: listed as coveredWaikato: listed as coveredBay of Plenty: listed as coveredGisborne: listed as coveredHawke's Bay: listed as coveredTaranaki: listed as coveredManawatū-Whanganui: listed as coveredWellington: listed as coveredWest Coast: listed as coveredCanterbury: listed as coveredOtago: listed as coveredSouthland: listed as coveredTasman: listed as coveredNelson: listed as coveredMarlborough: listed as covered
FUNDING COVERAGEAvailable nationwide

This funding is listed as nationwide.

Listed as coveredNot listed as covered

This is an approximate guide. Some areas within a highlighted region may be excluded; check the funder’s criteria. The map omits the Chatham Islands and some offshore islands.

Map: Stats NZ via geoBoundaries, CC BY 4.0.

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General suggestions, not confirmed requirements: outline what you want to fund, estimate the cost, and check what supporting documents the funder asks for.

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Check before applying

  • Check that the project supports the fund’s defined ethnic communities and meets a fund priority.
  • Groups without legal entity status are generally limited to NZ$10,000 per financial year; some partner arrangements can exceed this. Allow up to 12 weeks for a decision.