Grant to help reduce digital exclusion and supports our ambition for everyone to meet the Minimum Digital Living Standard.
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What funding is available?
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.
Who can apply for the grant?
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.
About the grant
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.
Required criteria
All applications must include:
- evidence of written confirmation of commitment from all organisations involved
- the resources you will commit to and provide a proposed timeline for the outcomes
Core Grant
Core Grant projects must begin from 1 April 2026 and end on 31 March 2029.
Innovation Grant
Innovation Grant projects must begin from 1 April 2026 and end 31 March 2027.
We welcome projects that support Welsh-speaking communities and other language needs.
How to apply
Core Grant
Apply using the online form or download the application form.
Innovation Grant
Apply using the online form or download the application form.
Guidance
Please use the Grant guidance document when completing your application. Annex A (Digital goods and services) and Annex B (Survey) are optional tools to help with project delivery.
If you would like a hard copy form, please email digitalinclusionmailbox@gov.wales.
Timeline and further information
- 17 November 2025: grant application window opens.
- 9 February 2026 (4pm): grant application window closes.
- Week commencing 16 February 2026: applications will be considered.
- Week commencing 12 March 2026: grant applicants will be informed of funding outcome.
- Week commencing 16 March 2026: successful grant applicants announced on GOV.WALES.
There will be no extension to the deadline for submission of 9 February 2026, late applications will not be accepted.