Community Technology Grant

Graham Powell

2nd December 2011

Community Technology Grant

• Help to bridge the digital divide• The more services are delivered over the Internet the wider the

potential divide• Nobody must be excluded whether through ignorance or

economics

Community Technology Grant• New fund from Herefordshire Council• Capital money for new projects• Maximum £2,000 grant (20% from applicant)• Increase the use of technology in the community – learning,

communication, recreation, planning applications?• Eligible applicants – Local Councils, Village Halls or Community

Centres• Needs to be linked to Broadband• Contact – Delegated Grants Team – 01432 260636• Email: delegatedgrants@herefordshire.gov.uk