Using digital devices and the internet is now an essential aspect of everyday life, but accessing these important online services requires skills and digital tools that not everyone has. We’ve launched a new Digital Inclusion Fund to help SNG customers and communities gain the skills, confidence and access they may need to fully benefit from online opportunities and services. Grants of between £300 and £1,000 are available for local groups supporting SNG customers to get online and learn and develop their digital skills.
This grant is part of our wider mission of ensuring more customers can benefit from the opportunities technology provides, helping them gain digital skills, confidently use online services, and make the most of tools that make life easier. In the past 12 months, we’ve helped 1,257 customers to grow their online skills through our digital inclusion service, and this funding aims to reach even more customers in all the areas we work in.
Who can apply?
We are funding community groups that are actively engaged with SNG Communities.
All groups will be checked against the eligibility criteria below.
Eligible groups include:
- Not-for-profit organisations
- Registered charities
- Charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs)
- Community interest companies (CICs) limited by guarantee
- Community and voluntary groups
- Community benefit societies
- Social enterprises (not-for-profit)
Groups must have a written constitution or governing document that includes the group’s aims/purpose, objectives, and a dissolution clause or asset lock (setting out what would happen to any remaining funds if the group closes).
Groups must be governed by a voluntary trustee or management committee with a minimum of three members, at least two of whom are unrelated.
Groups must have a bank account in the organisation’s name with at least two unrelated signatories.
How to apply
You can apply here: https://app.actionfunder.org/fund/1028
To apply, you will need to set up an account and create a project page via our partners at ActionFunder.
An offline version of the application form can be obtained by emailing: grants@sng.org.uk
Is there a deadline?
Yes, this is an open application programme, and applications close on 3 November 2026
We will aim to share funding decisions by 9 December 2026.
Further information and support
If you would like further support from RVA with submitting a funding application or any support with governance required for your group to get ready for this funding, please email advice@rva.org.uk or telephone 0118 937 2273 for free and independent support and advice.