Round 17 of the Clarion Futures Digital Grants Programme is now open for applications

Grants available: £1,000 – £5,000

District: UK

Application closes: Noon on October 2nd 2024

Who is the funding for: UK-based non-for-profit organisations

Link: Community and digital grants | My community | Clarion Housing (myclarionhousing.com)

About:

Clarion Futures work with charities, social enterprises and any other organisation making a positive difference in our communities. Every year they support thousands of people into work, help people manage their money, improve their digital skills and empower people to develop strong connections in the community.

Grants of between £1,000 and £5,000 will be available to organisations seeking to deliver innovative, well designed projects that support Clarion residents and the wider community to address digital exclusion. The Fund is designed to support Clarion residents and the wider community to get online and stay online, and to use the internet as an everyday tool, safely and confidently.

Before you apply, please read on to see if your organisation is eligible.

Who can apply

Not-for-profit organisations including constituted community groups, registered charities,
companies limited by guarantee, social enterprises or Community Interest Companies (CICs)
are eligible to apply to the Clarion Futures Digital Grants Programme.

Conditions for applying

Organisations must meet the following eligibility criteria before submitting an application:

• Delivering a project primarily aimed at supporting Clarion residents and the wider
  community
• Have at least three (3) unrelated management committee members/trustees
• Have a governing document
• Have an organisational bank account in the name of the constituted group with at least
  two (2) unrelated signatories
• Have a record of income and expenditure or set of accounts
  If you are a new group you will need a bank statement and an income and expenditure forecast
• Have a safeguarding policy if working with young people under 18, or vulnerable adults
• Have the relevant insurance in place, including public liability, and employer liability
  where required
• Have an online safety policy in place covering participants, tutors/trainers and
  volunteers. If you do not have this in place, you will be obligated to develop a
  policy as a condition of funding

Funding is aimed at projects which are actively seeking to support residents of Clarion
housing and we expect to see delivery in and around Clarion neighbourhoods. Projects can
support a range of beneficiaries including both Clarion residents and members of the wider
community.