Although the pre-election period traditionally brings with it the arrival of tumbleweed on the funding scene, there are still some good current opportunities for those seeking funding for technology projects aimed at delivering social impact. 1. Comic Relief Tech for Good How much: £15,000 – £60,000 Deadline: 3pm, Friday 8 May Type of funding: Grant After years of supporting social inclusion projects, it’s encouraging to see Comic Relief investing in digital

That old adage, ‘Don’t bite the hand that feeds you’, means that applicants for charitable funding are never in a strong position when it comes to providing criticism, however constructive, about the process. If you’re successful, the pain of the application is behind you and you’re planning for your new project. If you’re not, you’re likely to be worried about penalising your future chances. Given that most funders are driven

Much like a relationship, committing to a major funding bid is not a decision to be taken lightly. The longest bid I ever worked on took 18 months from launch to decision, longer than many – ahem – liaisons. When approaching new funding opportunities, there are a few steps you can take to give yourself the best chance of a heavenly match. 1. Get to know each other You’ve seen