The UK government has launched the Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund, offering grants to help organisations remove digital barriers and make online spaces accessible to everyone. If your organisation is ready to make a real difference in digital inclusion, this fund is a great opportunity to secure funding and put your plans into action.
At Recite Me, we know that digital accessibility isn’t optional, it’s essential for reaching more people, supporting communities, and future-proofing your services. Here’s everything you need to know about the fund, and how it could help your organisation take the next step.
What is the Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund?
The Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund is part of the government’s Digital Inclusion Action Plan – First Steps. Its aim is to reduce barriers to digital access and support projects that give people the skills, tools, and confidence to get online. Here are the key points you need to know:
- Funding available: Grants from £25,000 to £500,000
- Deadline for applications: 10 September 2025
- Project completion date: All activities must be delivered by 31 March 2026
Need help making the most of your funding?
Even though the minimum grant is £25,000, our team can work with you to tailor a solution that fits your project’s scale and timeline. If you already have an existing accessibility initiative, we can integrate our tools to strengthen your application and maximise impact.
Who Can Apply and What Can Be Funded?
The fund is designed to back organisations based in England that can make a real difference in helping communities get online. Here’s who can apply:
- Local authorities and combined authorities
- Charities
- Research organisations
- Consortiums (with a lead organisation that is a combined authority, local authority, charity or research organisation)
Projects should align with at least one of the government’s focus areas:
- Improving digital skills
- Improving access to digital services
- Tackling data and device poverty
- Building confidence in using digital platforms
Why Apply?
Securing funding isn’t just about short-term gains. By investing in digital inclusion, organisations can:
- Reach and engage more people in their community
- Strengthen reputation as an inclusive and forward-thinking organisation
- Support compliance with accessibility standards and upcoming legislation
- Deliver long-term improvements in service efficiency and customer satisfaction
How Recite Me Can Support Your Application
If your organisation is considering applying, Recite Me can help you deliver measurable results and strengthen your funding application.
Our solutions are designed to remove digital barriers and make online services accessible to everyone:
- Assistive Toolbar – Provides text-to-speech, translation, and customisable styling options to ensure websites and digital platforms are usable for people with disabilities, low digital confidence, or language needs.
- Website Accessibility Checker – Quickly identifies accessibility issues on your website and provides clear guidance to fix them
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By integrating these tools into your digital inclusion project, you can show real-world impact, reach more people, and provide evidence that your initiative aligns with the fund’s objectives. We can also work with you to incorporate our solutions into existing accessibility initiatives, making your project more robust and competitive.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via the Find a Grant service. To apply, you’ll need to:
- Complete the online application form with details of your organisation and proposed project.
- Provide a project cost breakdown using the template provided in the supporting documents.
- Ensure you answer the correct questions depending on the funding category you’re applying for.
- Confirm you can meet the fund’s core terms, including compliance with the Subsidy Control Act 2022.
- Applications can be made by eligible organisations individually, or as part of a consortium (though each organisation can only act as the lead applicant for one consortium bid).
For full details, guidance, and supporting documents, visit the official application page.
The Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund offers a unique chance to make your digital services more accessible while securing financial support to do so. If you’d like to learn more about how Recite Me can support your organisation’s funding application and help you deliver on digital inclusion, get in touch with our team today.
