Funding Opportunity - Digital Makers Fund Opens

29th September 2013

Digital Makers Fund Opens for a Second Round of Applications

Digital Charities, Nesta and the Nominet Trust have announced a second open call for ideas to significantly increase the number of young people who participate in digital making activities.

Through the Digital Makers Fund, grants of between �20,000 and �50,000 are available for projects that use young people's existing interests, passions and pastimes as a gateway to digital making, inspiring young people to become creators, not just users of digital technologies. Alongside the grant a package of tailored support will be offered; this includes expert advice and mentoring and access to Nesta and Nominet Trust's expertise, networks and event space. To apply, applicants will need to attend a Digital Makers workshop or webchat before deciding to submit an application. Applicants will the need to submit a short video pitch of no more than two minutes and a short application form.

The deadline for applications is the 14th November 2013.

http://www.nesta.org.uk/home1/assets/features/digital_makers_fund_second_open_call