Microsoft Offers Funding for Local Sustainability Projects
£120,000 available as part of the West London Community Challenge
School projects would be eligible for grants
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October 26, 2023
Groups who want to start community projects related to digital skills and sustainability in West London are being offered funding.
Microsoft in association with non-profit organisation ChangeX are making £120,000 available for 11 projects based in a ‘W’ postcode area.
This funding aims to support local community groups, schools, churches and other organisations that want to drive positive community change.
Groups can choose from a portfolio of 11 proven ideas that ChangeX says have already had a positive impact in other communities across the world.
Local groups who apply for funding to start one of the projects on offer will have 30 days to build a small team and design an action plan. On completing these steps, they will be eligible for seed funding.
Ideas that can be adopted include a STEM Leaders Programme, Lego-based science projects for primary school children and Fresh Water watch schemes that aim to inspire residents to become citizen scientists.
If you are interested in applying click here.
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