Our community grants scheme gives funding of up to £1,000 to charities, community groups and schools that are working to make a positive difference to life in our region. Applications can be submitted at any time of the year, but grants are awarded on a quarterly basis. Our next panel meeting is taking place in June 2026.
Our March 2026 grants were awarded to
St James CE Academy, Hull
St James CE Academy are a small primary school on Bransholme, Hull, with around 180 pupils. They're currently trying to add some fun, educational STEM based activities, for their wrap around care children (breakfast club and after school club). After a recent visit to KCOM for Internet Safety Day, the children had expressed a desire for some robotic and coding sets, that they don't get the opportunity to use/play during a normal school day. Their grant of £980 will help them purchase this equipment.
"We would really like to say a huge thank you to KCOM for awarding us a KCOM Community Grant. The funds from the grant will be used for the children who attend our breakfast/after school clubs, enabling them to build on their STEM skills."
Lisa Priestman, St James CE Academy
Moorlands Community Charity, Goole
Moorlands Community Charity is a vital youth and community hub situated in Old Goole, East Riding. They serve a neighbourhood ranked within the 10% most deprived areas in England. Their grant of £836 will help them upgrade their current digital equipment to ensure their users can thrive online, no matter what age.
"This is going to be an amazing support because we'll be able to use the laptops in any of our rooms and not just the computer suite. This allows us to diversify and help people who need a quiet space or for information to remain confidential. Our laptops also expand our youth support as young people can be in two different types of workshops creating their own sessions, artwork, get support for home.
"The laptops will also help our staff when ordering food and taking stock because they can pick up the laptops and carry them into different rooms."
Janet O'Toole, Head of Operations
Hedon & District Men in Sheds
Hedon and District Men in Sheds are a newly registered CIO. Their mission is to promote social inclusion within Hedon and its surrounding areas, providing a supportive environment where individuals can build connections, share experiences and learn new skills. Their £500 donation will support their efforts in creating a permanent base for their groups.
“We’re incredibly grateful to KCOM for supporting our mission at such a crucial stage. Our shed will be a place where people can come together, find companionship, and rediscover purpose. This donation brings us one step closer to creating a much‑needed space that will benefit our community for years to come.”
Tony Sporney, Hedon & District Men in Sheds
Hull Fostering & One Adoption
Hull Fostering is the fostering service for Hull City Council. They're responsible for recruiting, assessing and supporting foster carers who care for Hull’s looked after children. Their £500 will support their Digital Zone at Foster Fest in 2026.
“We are incredibly grateful to KCOM for choosing Hull Fostering as a recipient of their Community Grant. Their generous £500 contribution will help us create a dedicated Digital Zone at Foster Fest, giving children and young people in care the chance to explore technology in a fun, creative and confidence building way.
"Foster Fest is a celebration for Hull’s fostering community, bringing together foster families and young people for a day that recognises their resilience, builds connections and creates positive memories. With KCOM’s support, the Digital Zone will offer hands on activities such as coding games, digital creativity stations and interactive tech experiences that encourage curiosity and learning.
"For many of our young people, opportunities like this can spark new interests and open doors to skills they may never have had the chance to explore before. We are so thankful to KCOM for helping make that possible and for supporting the children and families at the heart of our fostering community.”
Laura Gawthorpe, Fostering and Adoption, Hull City Council
Who can apply for a grant?
Anyone from a community in Hull, East Yorkshire or North Lincolnshire where KCOM services are available or being installed can apply for a grant.
Your application must be on behalf of a local community group, charity, voluntary group, club, school or other not-for-profit organisation, although you don’t need to work for them.
What can the grant be used for?
The grant must be used to benefit people living in our region. It can be used for specific purchases like sports or digital equipment, or to help fund smaller projects like building repairs. If you are applying for funding for a football kit please apply through our KCOM Kits Scheme with Hull City - KCOM Kits | KCOM
Grants must be used within six months of being awarded.
Who decides if your application is successful?
Our community grants panel is made up of KCOM employees who live and work in the region. They meet four times a year to consider every eligible application we've received during the previous three months. As an example, applications received in October, November and December will be looked at in January.
What makes a successful grant?
Our community panel is looking for applications that will make a positive difference to members of the local community. As a guide, applications to fund things that have longevity, breakdown of costs and a far reaching impact are more likely to be successful than applications for one-off events or items that can only be used once. Applications for venue hire, rent, staff, travel costs or marketing materials will not be considered.
How do I apply for a grant?
Please complete the online application form below and your application will be considered for the next round of grants. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are only able to contact those who have been successful.
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Community grants
Entrants to the KCOM community grant scheme are required to apply online. You can find out more information on how to enter by clicking here.
Grants will be made to not-for-profit organisations/groups only and not to individuals. Applications on behalf of individuals will not be accepted. Only one application per organisation per round of grants will be accepted, although unsuccessful applications may be resubmitted for consideration in future rounds of grants.