Call for Proposals: ‘Digital Inclusion’ Impulse Grant
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Through the ‘Digital Inclusion’ Impulse Grant, Migros Culture Percentage supports charitable organisations that offer local services to strengthen digital inclusion for people living in poverty or at risk of poverty. Funding of between CHF 1,000 and CHF 2,000 provides straightforward support for specific projects.
About the call for proposals
Digital inclusion is now an essential prerequisite for social inclusion.
People who are unable to use digital services are at a disadvantage in many areas of life, such as at work, in education, when looking for accommodation, or when dealing with public authorities. People living in poverty and those at risk of poverty are particularly vulnerable to exclusion.
Low-threshold support services help to break down digital barriers. They promote digital skills, facilitate access to devices and digital services, and create access points that are tailored to people’s needs.
This is precisely where the ‘Digital Inclusion’ Impulse Grant comes in.
What we support
The ‘Digital Inclusion’ Impulse Grant scheme provides straightforward and rapid support for local and regional projects that make it easier for people living in poverty or at risk of poverty to access the digital world.
The ‘Digital Inclusion’ Impulse Grant scheme provides straightforward and rapid support for local and regional projects that make it easier for people living in poverty or at risk of poverty to access the digital world.
Funding is available to associations and organisations that:
operate locally or regionally.
are charitable, not-for-profit organisations.
are based in Switzerland and focus their activities on the population living in Switzerland.
already implement a specific service or project or can present a specific project idea.
demonstrate how people living in poverty or at risk of poverty can be reached and encouraged to take part.
Important: An organisation can receive no more than one ‘Digital Inclusion’ Impulse Grant.
Individuals
Government agencies
Profit-oriented organisations
Support is available for projects that:
make a tangible contribution to the digital inclusion of people living in poverty or at risk of poverty.
are low-threshold and easily accessible.
are implemented locally or regionally.
Typical initiatives include digital or internet cafés, advice services in community centres or libraries, free computer courses, peer support programmes, tandem programmes and other support services that strengthen digital inclusion.
General operating or staff costs not directly related to the project
Projects which are already completed
Projects or organisations with ideological, undemocratic or unethical aims
The grant can be used to cover costs that are necessary for the implementation, further development or accessibility of the projects.
The following costs, for example, are eligible for funding:
Materials and technical equipment
Devices (e.g. laptops)
Internet access
Communication materials (e.g. leaflets)
Running activities
Rental of premises or technical infrastructure
Catering at events
Course materials
Accessibility
Translations and information in plain language
Interpreting services
Travel expenses or transport allowances for participants
Childcare as part of a service
Support and guidance
Fees for course instructors
Fees for peer support workers
Costs for recognising and appreciating volunteers
Important
The grant must be used within six months of the application being submitted.
The grant may only be used to cover costs incurred after the funding has been approved.
Decisions and deadlines
Submit an application: You can submit your application at any time between 10 November 2026 and 30 April 2027 via the online application portal.
We assess your application: Applications are assessed and selected on the basis of the criteria set out in the guidelines / guidelines in plain language.
We let you know about our decision: No later than nine weeks after we receive your application, you will be notified of the funding decision by email.
Please ensure your application is submitted by these dates so that it can be considered at the next available decision date:
Sunday, 6 December 2026
Sunday, 24 January 2027
Sunday, 14 March 2027
Friday, 30 April 2027
Funding provision
Supported offers and projects will receive impulse grants of between CHF 1,000 and CHF 2,000.
Important links
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Call for Proposals: ‘Digital Inclusion’ Impulse Grant -
Guidelines ‘Digital Inclusion’ Impulse Grant -
Guidelines in Simple English
Apply for funding
Contact
Point of contact for any enquiries regarding this call for applications: Cyril Romann, cyril.romann@mgb.ch
FAQ
Migros Culture Percentage is committed to cohesion in Switzerland and supports people and organisations working to achieve equal opportunities and an inclusive society.
The rapid advance of digitalisation brings many opportunities for society, but not everyone benefits equally. As many as 38 per cent of the Swiss population lack basic digital skills. Among people living in poverty or at risk of poverty, the figure is as high as 53 per cent (see Mobiliar Digital Barometer 2026). People living in poverty and those at risk of poverty are particularly vulnerable to being excluded from digitalisation.
Since 2025, Migros Culture Percentage has focused on the topic of ‘Poverty and Digital Inclusion’. As part of our ‘Get Connected!’ call for proposals in 2025, we supported projects that improve the digital skills of people living in poverty. With the 2026 call for proposals on ‘Digital Inclusion’, we broadened the scope: funding is now available for digital inclusion projects that are developed and implemented in collaboration with people who are experiencing poverty or at risk of poverty.
The ‘Digital Inclusion’ Impulse Grant builds on these experiences. It facilitates straightforward, rapid financial support for local and regional initiatives that break down digital barriers and make it easier for people to access the digital world.