Grants of between £15,000 and £50,000 are available to UK charities, CICs and other not-for-profit organisations working to tackle digital exclusion in their communities.

The Access Foundation’s Digital Divide Grants programme funds projects lasting up to twelve months that aim to improve digital access, skills and support for disadvantaged and vulnerable people.

The types of projects that can be funded include:

• Digital skills training programmes for adults or young people with low digital confidence, such as IT basics, online safety, business tech skills, or essential digital qualifications.

• Provision of technology and connectivity — funding to purchase laptops, tablets, mobile data SIMs or Wi-Fi access so people on low incomes can get online.

• Outreach digital inclusion services, such as mobile IT training units or “travelling trainer” projects that bring support directly to visually impaired or disadvantaged adults.

• Community digital hubs or digital suites where people can access computers, internet, training and support in one place.

• Tailored programmes for specific groups — for example, digital confidence and job-ready skills for homeless young people, women with English as a second language, or neurodiverse adults.

• Collaborative projects with educational institutions that use technology to widen participation, such as scholarship programmes or digital support for students from underserved backgrounds.

• Support services that use digital tools to improve wellbeing, such as technology-based advocacy support or community link-up projects that integrate digital engagement into broader support services.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for services, activities, initiatives or projects that show clear, measurable outcomes, such as digital skills training, improved access to equipment, or support to help people move into education or employment.

Funding decisions are typically made within twelve weeks of submission.

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