Call for Proposals: ‘Digital Inclusion’ Impulse Grant
Key information at a glance
You are an association or a charitable organisation in Switzerland that runs activities for people in Switzerland.
You already offer a low-threshold service locally or regionally, or you have an idea for a project that would boost the digital inclusion of people living in poverty or at risk of poverty.
You will use the Impulse Grant funding of CHF 1,000 to CHF 2,000 for specific project costs.
You can submit your application between 10 November 2026 and 30 April 2027.
You will receive the funding decision no later than nine weeks after submitting your application.
Next submission deadline: Sunday, 6 December 2026
You can find the other submission deadlines below.
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.
About the call for proposals
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.
Digital inclusion means that everyone has access to digital services and can use them, regardless of their life circumstances.
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.
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.
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
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.
are managed in accordance with the principles of good governance.
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
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.
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
Sunday, 30 April 2027
Further information
Guidelines
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Guidelines (PDF) -
Guidelines in plain language (PDF)
Apply
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To the application portal
Background
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 proposal 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.
Any further questions?
Your point of contact for any enquiries regarding this call for applications is: cyril.romann@mgb.ch