The Access Foundation
Objectives of Fund
The funding is intended for charities and other not-for-project organisations that are working with disadvantaged and vulnerable people in England, Scotland and Wales.
The funding aims to tackle digital inequality, to help ensure that people from all backgrounds and walks of life have access to the same opportunities.
Value Notes
Grants of between £25,000 and £50,000 are generally available.
The funding will normally support a project that completes within a 12-month period.
Who Can Apply
Applications will be accepted from registered charities, CICs (limited by guarantee), educational establishments for exclusively SEND pupils and CIOs.
Location
England, Wales and Scotland
Restrictions
The following are not eligible for funding:
Individuals.
General running costs or overheads.
Religious organisations or religious activity which is not for wider public benefit.
Animal charities.
Political and lobbying charities.
Eligible Expenditure
The funding is for specific services, activities, initiatives or projects with clearly identified and measurable outcomes.
How To Apply
The guidelines and the online application form can be found on The Access Foundation website.
All grant applications will be subject to initial assessment to ensure they meet the basic criteria for funding. Applicants must be prepared to provide further information as the Foundation may reasonably require in order to assist them in their decision-making and due diligence process. Grants will be considered by the Foundation and the Foundation will aim to write to all applicants informing them of the outcome, or the next requested steps, of their application for funding within 12 weeks.
