[cma-l] Funding News: Funding for IT Projects Supporting Disadvantaged Groups (UK)

[Tamar Millen]

Funding for IT Projects Supporting Disadvantaged Groups (UK)

Funding is available to organisations with innovative IT related project 
ideas that can make a positive difference to disadvantaged and 
vulnerable groups - in the UK, developing countries and around the 
world.  The funding is available through the Nominet Trust.  The aim of 
the Trust is to fund innovative Internet projects that make a positive 
difference to the lives of disadvantaged and vulnerable people, 
primarily in terms of education, safety and inclusion. The Trust is 
particularly interested in funding projects that can be scaled up and 
replicated.  There is no minimum grant application and applications for 
over £100,000 require an interview.  Organisations wishing to apply need 
initially to complete and online eligibility questionnaire. Those 
organisations deemed successful will be provided with a link to a more 
detailed application form.

Previously projects supported through the Trust include:

*Dearham Primary School in Western Cumbria, to support their Internet 
Safety week for all pupils followed by pupil and parent workshops;

*The Everybody Online project which uses local champions to mobilize all 
available resources in a location to support new users of the internet 
and ensure internet usage delivers positive outcomes for individuals and 
the community.

The next closing date for applications is the 1st June 2011. For more 
information, visit: http://www.nominettrust.org.uk/

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Tamar Millen
Arts Coordinator
Community Media Association
15 Paternoster Row
Sheffield
S1 2BX
0114 2795219

www.commedia.org.uk