CAST is a UK-focused intermediary and programme designer that helps charities, social enterprises, and community organisations build digital confidence, skills, and products. Rather than making traditional open grants, it tends to run cohort-based, partner-funded accelerators and learning programmes focused on practical digital transformation, user-centred design, and emerging AI/digital capability. Its work especially supports organisations tackling social issues that need hands-on help turning digital ideas into usable services and tools.
Programme-based, cohort-style support delivered with corporate and foundation partners; typically multi-month capacity-building and accelerator programmes with technical expertise, workshops, and hands-on product development rather than unrestricted grants. Support appears selective and invitation- or partnership-led, usually for UK organisations working on defined digital challenges.
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Look for partner-run cohorts and challenge-specific programmes rather than a general grant portal. Applications are likely tied to a clear digital need, organisational readiness to participate in workshops and testing, and a UK-based social mission; tailor proposals to show how digital or AI support will improve service delivery, reach, or user experience.
Current and upcoming funding from Centre For The Acceleration Of Social Technology that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: For UK grassroots organisations and community organisations participating in the Community Powered AI strand; more details to be announced.
Deadline: More information on participating community foundations, pilots and how to get involved will be shared in the coming months. Delivery expected to begin in late 2026.
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