KCOM Digital Inclusion Grants

Digital Inclusion Grants

Welcome to the latest round of funding, made possible through the transformative partnership between KCOM and the HEY Smile Foundation.

The KCOM Digital Inclusion Grant Programme is a powerful initiative to connect communities and boost digital inclusion across the region. Community groups are already experiencing the positive impact of these grants.

As part of a three-year funding commitment, telecoms leader KCOM has pledged to provide individual grants of up to £15,000. This support plays a key role in their mission to advance online inclusion, strengthen communities, bridge generational divides, and improve digital skills and awareness across Hull, the East Riding, and North Lincolnshire.

At HEY Smile Foundation, we believe that by empowering individuals with access to digital resources and education, we can create a brighter and more connected future for everyone. We ensure that funding reaches organisations capable of delivering real change, aligned with KCOM’s ambition to drive meaningful transformation.

Grant funding is awarded at the discretion of an assessment panel, with several projects supported through grants of up to £15,000.

The application window for this round is now open and will close on 31st August 2025. The grant winners will be announced end of September.

Applications to the fund can be made through Beecan – HEY Smile Foundation’s online grant-giving platform, which brings funders, community groups and charities together.