Funding is available to organisations with innovative IT related project ideas that can make a positive difference to disadvantaged and vulnerable groups in the UK, developing countries and around the world.

The funding is available through the Nominet Trust. The Trust is particularly interested in funding projects that can be scaled up and replicated. There is no minimum grant application and applications for over £100,000 require an interview.

Organisations wishing to apply need initially to complete and online eligibility questionnaire. Those organisations deemed successful will be provided with a link to a more detailed application form.

Previously projects supported through the Trust include:
Pottery Primary School, Belper, which received funding towards the costs of printed material to raise awareness to parents, children and the community of internet risks and safety measures.

The British Computer Association of the Blind which received funding for its EyeT4All project which provides small groups of newly visually-impaired people with a hands-on day using a computer, at a local venue free of charge, to show them what IT can do for them and how it can improve the quality of their lives.

The Full House Theatre Company received funding from the Nominet Trust to work with 20 schools across Bedfordshire to reach and educate 4,000 young people about internet safety and the issues surrounding cyber-bullying.

The next closing date for submitting initial Advisory Eligibility Forms is the 1st February 2012. The closing date for full applications is 9am on the 1st March 2012.

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