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Fight for Sight has launched a new Digital Inclusion Fund to help blind and vision-impaired individuals overcome employment barriers by providing better access to technology and digital skills.
Technology and digital literacy are unlocking opportunities in employment, but too many vision impaired people face barriers and lack the skills and confidence necessary to utilise technology in unlocking these opportunities.
The charity is now inviting UK organisations that support blind or vision-impaired individuals to apply for grants of up to £30,000 for projects addressing the technological and digital divide.
The fund targets four key areas:
- Using technology in preparing vision impaired people for work,
- Increasing access to technology in supporting job applications,
- Using technology in helping vision impaired employees stay and progress in their work roles,
- and creating pathways into tech careers. Projects must include input from people with lived experience of sight loss.
Through this Fund, Fight for Sight wants to support practical, scalable solutions—such as digital skills assessments, equipment loan schemes, peer mentoring, or accredited training for future tech trainers. The goal is to give people control over their digital needs and improve long-term employment outcomes.
Eligible applicants include UK-registered charities, CIOs, charitable companies, CICs limited by guarantee, and exempt charities like universities.
A virtual information session will be held on November 3 at 12:00 p.m. Funding decisions will be announced the week of 16 February 2026.
Applications open on 3 November 2025 and close at midday on 6 January 2026.
Applicants need to register an account with Fight for Sight before they can apply.