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Data centre heat reuse has a “squeezed middle” problem

Heat reuse from data centres works well at the edge and at scale. It’s everyone in the middle who’s stuck with the expectations but not the infrastructure. Economists talk about the ‘squeezed middle’ – households that earn too much to qualify for income support but not enough to feel totally secure. They sit in the […]

Celebrating the pioneering women in digital infrastructure

Last year when the UK Government designated data centres as “critical national infrastructure” it came as no surprise to anyone here at Kao Data. We have known for a long time that data centres are the backbone of our digital world. We keep businesses running, connect communities across continents, power lifesaving technologies, and enable the […]

Celebrating Diwali – Light, resilience and the data centre industry

With Diwali just around the corner, I find myself reflecting on what this festival truly means to me and how its symbolism connects, perhaps unexpectedly, to my work in the data centre industry. Growing up, Diwali was pure excitement – new clothes, fireworks and especially the sweets my mom would start making a few days […]

Learning to navigate the rapids and meanders of life in the data centre industry

Earlier this month the team at Kao Data and I had the huge pleasure of hosting a ‘Challenge Day’ for a collection of Year 10 and 12 students who are part of UTC Heathrow’s excellent ‘Digital Futures’ programme. Kao Data has been supporting UTC Heathrow – the UK’s first dedicated University Technical College for data […]

Farewell colleagues and keep sustainability at the core of the future…

My last week of work has arrived, and as I look ahead to the final few few days, it’s an obvious time to contemplate what the future holds. As I highlighted in my penultimate blog two weeks ago, I’ve spent many years looking at IT trends in the data centre industry knowing I’d have to […]

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If your application is successful, Harlow Council will transfer the grant by BACS.  Bank details (account name, number and sort code) will need to be supplied with a summary of accounts. 

Funding conditions:  If your application is successful, your project must be delivered by 31 December 2026. You will have to return any grant funds if the project is not delivered or the organisation receiving the funding stops operating.

A contract agreement will need to be signed between your organisation and Harlow District Council before any funding is granted.

Monitoring and Evaluation: Grant recipients will be required to provide an end of project report to establish whether the project has met its aims and objectives, as well as to assess the overall impact on participants. Funding for the project is provided on the basis that the Project Evaluation form is returned within the agreed project timescale (no later than 31 January 2027).

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  1. Who can apply?
    The fund is open to not-for-profit community groups and grassroots initiatives based in Stockport.
     
  2. What types of projects are eligible?
    We encourage projects focused on environmental sustainability, community cohesion, and local economic development.
     
  3. How much funding is available?
    Grants range from £500 to £2,500 for pilot projects or to enhance existing initiatives.
     
  4. Is this the sole funding for this project?
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  5. Are there any restrictions on grants under £500?
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  6. When will we know if our project was selected?
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  7. How can I apply for a grant?
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  8. What happens if my application is unsuccessful?
    If your application is not successful, we encourage you to seek feedback and consider reapplying in future funding rounds.
     
  9. When is the application deadline?
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