UKSPF Digital Connectivity Grants Programme

VOLA is launching Round 3 of its UKSPF Digital Connectivity for Community Facilities Grants programme w/c 20th November.  Grants of up to £10k will be awarded to successful applicants in February 2024.

Over the first two funding rounds, a total of £107k was awarded to 14 Wirral-based organisations, with a further £66k available in this round.  Watch this brief film to see if you think it could be for you.

Prior to the launch of the application window, Wirral CVS, in partnership with VOLA, is running an online briefing session for local VCFSE sector organisations to explain the fund’s purpose, eligibility criteria and key requirements, the application process and what can/ cannot be funded.  This will take place on Thursday 16th November, 1-2pm.

When you have registered you will be emailed a link prior to the date of the online session.

There will also be an additional Technical Briefing for interested organisations that might not have a great deal of experience in this field, focusing on technical considerations when developing-public access computer facilities, with plenty of helpful hints and tips on what you need to do, things you need to purchase

If you are interested in applying for a grant, it is strongly recommended that you attend both sessions.  Each will take no more than 1 hour of your time, will greatly increase your chances of success, ensure that the facilities you set up are fit-for-purpose, and will ultimately help you to avoid lots of potential pitfalls, saving you time/money in the long-run!