Catalyst - Kindling programme
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Catalyst has always existed as a network to support and catalyse a change in how digital technology is used and run. As they enter a period of degrowth ahead of the CIC’s closure in March 2026, they want to leave the community with kindling to nourish what has been, what is and what might be ready to start.
The Kindling Programme includes 2 components: grants and an in-person connection event.
- Grants: Kindling grants are small grants to help organisations and individuals explore or develop tech justice ideas or existing work. This programme is designed to be flexible and light touch. Your proposal could include:
- Exploring or researching new ways to meet a tech justice challenge
- Developing an idea you’ve already explored and are inspired by
- Creating or strengthening infrastructure to support the tech justice field
- Developing part of an existing piece of work or taking it in a new direction (this could include existing Catalyst assets or activities or non-Catalyst ones).
- An in-person retreat designed to build connections between grant recipients, and collectively explore future work. Their goal is to simultaneously strengthen the tech justice movement while kindling more fire and energy to its work. 4-5 February 2026, in Oxfordshire, England.
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Geographical areas funded: Scotland UK
Fund type
- Type of funding:
- Grant, Other resources
- Type of cost:
- Revenue
Fund award sizes
- Maximum:
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- Annually awarded:
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- Notes on award amounts:
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Who can apply
Individuals and organisations.
At least one person from each grant recipient must attend the retreat.
When to apply
Now open. Applications close at 12 noon on 21 November 2025.
Next deadline: 21 Nov 2025
How to apply
Apply via link on their website.
Exclusions
Activites funded: Organisational development and capacity building Science and technology Justice, equality and law
Beneficiaries funded: Economically/socially disadvantaged Voluntary sector organisations
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