Do you have a project that will help tackle digital exclusion, improve digital skills, or connect communities across the Humber?

Through the KCOM Digital Inclusion Grant Programme, local charities and community organisations can apply for grants of £5,000–£15,000 to deliver projects that make a real difference to people's lives.

** New for this round: All applications must be submitted through the new HEY Smile Foundation Grants Portal. If you're applying for the first time, you'll need to register for an account before completing your application. **

Find out more about the programme and eligibility:

KCOM Digital Inclusion Grants

Register and apply via the new grants portal:

HEY Smile Foundation Grants Portal

Don't miss this opportunity to help create a more digitally connected and inclusive community.

Meet the latest recipients of the KCOM Digital Inclusion funding, each leading innovative initiatives to drive digital accessibility and empowerment.

Bora Shaba Refugee Community Organisation

This project is a direct response to what women in the community have asked for through weekly women’s circles, one-to-one wellbeing conversations, and a short survey completed by 42 women. The organisation says many women lack confidence using phones, laptops, or online systems, with most relying on one shared device at home and many feeling embarrassed to ask for help with online forms. The need is linked to the growing importance of digital skills for everyday life, including GP access, dentists, school communication, job applications, and staying connected. The project aims to help women feel more confident and independent, improve access to essential services, and strengthen support for families and children. 

Elloughton-cum-Brough Village Hall

This project is a direct response to what women in the community have asked for through weekly women’s circles, one-to-one wellbeing conversations, and a short survey completed by 42 women. The organisation says many women lack confidence using phones, laptops, or online systems, with most relying on one shared device at home and many feeling embarrassed to ask for help with online forms. The need is linked to the growing importance of digital skills for everyday life, including GP access, dentists, school communication, job applications, and staying connected. The project aims to help women feel more confident and independent, improve access to essential services, and strengthen support for families and children. 

Humber STEM

The Humber STEM Active Floor project responds to a clear need for inclusive and engaging digital learning opportunities for children with significant SEND, including non-verbal pupils and those who struggle to access mainstream classrooms. In the Holderness cluster of schools, over 150 pupils across mainstream settings and Enhanced Resource Provisions require additional support to access lessons meaningfully. Humber STEM says many of these children need sensory regulation to engage in learning and currently lack access to interactive digital technologies that can make learning bespoke, inclusive and engaging. Evidence from teacher and teaching assistant observations, pupil feedback, and attendance and engagement data collected over the past five years shows that children with SEND are less likely to participate fully, sustain attention, or engage collaboratively where learning is not appropriately adapted. In contrast, sensory-led, technology-enabled interventions have led to higher levels of engagement, participation and interaction.