Tech for Good Build 2021

Description

Grants for not-for-profit organisations to define, test and develop digital solutions, or re-purpose existing technology in order to meet a social need or challenge in one of Comic Relief’s core issue areas.

Current Status: Open for Applications

Maximum value: £ 70,000

Objectives of Fund

The funding is for not-for-profit organisations (either individually or in partnership) to define, test and develop digital solutions, or re-purpose existing technology in order to meet a social need or challenge linked to Comic Relief’s Social Change Strategy.

This programme aims to provide the opportunity for not-for-profit organisations to take their digital projects forward. It is most suitable for organisations or partnerships that have undertaken a small amount of early stage discovery work.

Value Notes

A total of £1 million is being made available.

Grants of up to £70,000 per project. It is anticipated that 18 digital projects will be funded.

In addition to funding, grant recipients will have access to technical support from experts and advisers.

Who Can Apply

UK not-for-profit organisations can apply.

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be based in the UK for the work taking place in the UK.
• Have an income of between £75,000 and £10 million.

Partnerships or consortia between multiple not-for-profits that aim to work together to address or improve a service delivery problem in their area of work are welcome to apply.

Applicants should be seeking to work in one or more of Comic Relief’s four core issue areas:

• Children Survive and Thrive
• Global Mental Health Matters
• Fighting for Gender Justice
• A Safe Place to Be.

Applications are also welcome that address challenges related to disability and inclusion outside of these themes.

For restrictions and details on how to apply please visit Comic Relief – Tech for Good Build 2021