Microsoft Research Limited Fund

Microsoft Research LimitedOffering grants of between £250 to £1,000 to charitable projects that:
  • Enrich lives of disadvantaged local people through provision of cultural/educational events or experiences

OR

  •  improve the local green environment through small scale projects 

OR

  • Provide support or training to improve the employability of those facing disadvantage

Projects that are open to the public or that make use of computing in their delivery will be favourably considered.

Examples of grants awarded from the Microsoft Research Limited Fund include

Libra Theatre.  Funding awarded to help with costs of running ten workshops sessions on film making for 10 participants with disabilities.

Romsey Mill.  Fundng given to run taster sessions in textiles for ongoing ante and post-natal groups for young mums following a successful accredited textiles course.

Prospect Trust.  Funding for a laptop for the project which aims to improve access to education for people with learning difficulties.