Deadline: 30 April 2018
The Carnegie UK Trust is seeking applications for its #NotWithoutMe programme to challenge digital exclusion for vulnerable young people across the UK and Ireland.
#NotWithoutMe supports the development of new and engaging digital inclusion projects, working specifically with vulnerable young people aged 11-25 to develop their digital skills, resilience, confidence, access and critical understanding. The Trust is now looking to support the development of a further three projects through their first digital inclusion accelerator.
Funding Information
- For the initial development phase the Trust is offering £3,000, plus additional funding to support two members of the project team to attend the accelerator workshops.
- At the end of this period there is an opportunity to pitch for a further £40,000 to run the project over the next year.
Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- The chance to be part of a six-month accelerator of support workshops, project and staff development opportunities. (The Trust will fund the full travel costs for up to two staff members to attend.)
- £3,000 funding to assist with designing and refining your project idea.
- Networking with participants, mentors and sector stakeholders.
- Opportunity to pitch for up to £40,000 further funding and a year’s support after the completion of the #NotWithoutMe Accelerator.
- Social media promotion for your project and work.
- Evaluation to identify successes, challenges and how to take your project forward.
Eligibility Criteria
- Organisations already delivering services with vulnerable young people.
- Organisations with experience developing digital projects or using digital technology within existing projects.
- Organisations located within the UK and Ireland.
- Organisations able to start developing their projects by July 2018.
- Organisations who are enthusiastic to take part in a development phase accelerator and are committed to sharing their learnings.
- Constituted not-for-profit organisations, which can include: charitable organisations, public sector, CICs and social enterprises.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
For more information, please visit #NotWithoutMe Accelerator Programme.