Opportunities & Events
Digital Inclusion Wales Grant
Location: Wales
Summary:
The Welsh Government’s new Digital Inclusion Wales Grant will support projects that help people overcome barriers to using digital technology by improving basic digital skills, building confidence, and ensuring they have the tools and support needed at a local level.
Content:
The grants support projects that:
- embed digital inclusion in your organisation
- encourage cross-sector collaboration
- help people overcome barriers to digital exclusion
- strengthen or create partnerships to support localised needs
Funding can include staff costs where needed to release capacity to help support people.
Who?
The Digital Inclusion Wales Grant, both Core and Innovation is open to all sectors, including
- community groups
- social enterprises
- third sector
- faith groups
- public and private sector organisations
If applying as a partnership/collaboration, you should name a lead organisation as the grant holder and data controller. Please also include a named lead from each partner organisation.
There are 2 types of grants.
Core Grant (up to 3 years)
- Available for projects based on identified local needs.
- Total funding: £360,000 revenue and £30,000 capital per year.
- Typical application: up to £40,000 revenue and £3,500 capital per year.
- Maximum application over 3 years: £120,000 revenue and £10,500 capital.
Innovation Grant (up to 12 months)
- Available for innovative ways to help people independently engage more with digital technology.
- Total funding: £40,000 revenue and £20,000 capital per year.
- Typical application: up to £10,000 revenue and £5,000 capital.