People across Wales will benefit from a new grant aimed to help
everyone gain the basic digital skills, confidence and access
needed to take part fully in the digital world.
The Welsh Government's new Digital Inclusion Wales Grant will
support projects that help people overcome barriers to using
digital technology by improving basic digital skills, building
confidence, and ensuring they have the tools and support needed
at a local level.
With many essential services now available mainly online, those
without digital confidence can face disadvantages financially,
socially, and in their overall well-being. This grant aims to
ensure that everyone in Wales can enjoy the benefits of digital
technology if they choose.
The grant has been welcomed by organisations that support people
who are often excluded from the digital world. Innovative
Trust's Digital Innovations Manager, Ashley Bale, said:
"This is a fantastic opportunity for organisations across Wales
to apply for funding that can truly transform lives. The grant
will help people not just meet the Minimum Digital Living
Standards, but to reach far beyond them.
“This funding will empower people to take control of their lives,
break down barriers to independence, well-being, and
opportunities. Being digitally included opens doors to essential
services, employment, and connection.
“As an organisation and advocate for digital inclusion, we're
incredibly grateful to the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice
and the Welsh Government for making this vital programme
possible.”
The grants are open to all sectors, including community groups,
social enterprises, third sector organisations, faith groups, and
public and private bodies. Two types of funding are available:
- The Core Grant supports long-term projects based on local
needs for up to three years, helping organisations make digital
inclusion part of everyday life. Around £390,000 will be
available each year, with typical awards of about £43,500.
- The Innovation Grant funds short-term projects that test new
and creative approaches to helping people use digital technology,
with £60,000 available and typical awards of around £15,000.
The grant builds on the Welsh Government's learnings through
previous pan Wales digital inclusion programmes and the leading
work on a minimum digital living standard.
Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, , said: “Being digitally
confident plays an important role in everyday life, from allowing
people to use services to keeping in touch with family and
friends. I am proud to launch these new grants, which will help
ensure that everyone in Wales can benefit from being digitally
confident if they choose. We particularly welcome applications
from projects that build partnerships, encourage collaboration,
or embed digital inclusion within new and existing services.”
Applications open on 17 November 2025 and close on 9 February
2026. Guidance and application forms are available here.
Notes to editors
Core Grant (up to 3 years)
- Available for projects based on identified local needs.
- Total funding: £360,000 revenue and £30,000 capital per year.
- Typical application: up to £40,000 revenue and £3,500 capital
per year.
- Maximum application over 3 years: £120,000 revenue and
£10,500 capital.
Innovation Grant (up to 12 months)
- Available for innovative ways to help people independently
engage more with digital technology.
- Total funding: £40,000 revenue and £20,000 capital per year.
- Typical application: up to £10,000 revenue and £5,000
capital.
Innovate Trust is a supported living provider working with people
with learning disabilities, autism, and other additional needs to
achieve independence the way they want.
