Supporting your Voluntary, Community or Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisation to find, access and get ready to apply for funding
Whether you have a new project or idea you need funding, or you are currently delivering a project that you would like to continue, this page is designed to support you to find the right funding for your organisation.
Free one-to-one support
Our Funding and Development Officer, Jane Granville provides free one-to-one support and guidance to York’s VCSE sector to help organisations identify potential funding sources and develop funding bids. Please get in contact with Jane Granville via: jane.granville@yorkcvs.org.uk if your organisation needs support.
Live grants and funds
The Naturesave Trust: Closing date 27 November 2025
The Naturesave Trust obtains 100% of its funding from the premiums generated by Naturesave Insurance. The Trust focuses primarily on grant funding for environmental projects, and also funds sustainability advice for SME’s together with a long running tree planting...
Schroder Charity Trust: Closing date – 30 November 2025
The Schroder Charity Trust is an independent grant-making family trust which supports charitable activities. Who can apply Following a strategic review of the Schroder Charity Trust’s grant-making programme, we are only considering applications for work under the...
The Triangle Trust 1949 Fund: Closing date – 20 October 2025
The Triangle Trust 1949 Fund focus is on young women and girls who are already in contact with the criminal justice system or who are at high risk of being drawn into it. Organisations applying need to be led by women and the total beneficiaries of the organisation...
York welcomes bids for local community schemes supporting council priorities: Closing date 19 October
Applications are now open for funding to support schemes which make a real difference to the lives of local residents in communities across the city. The Ward Budget Citywide Fund supports projects operating citywide in York which support at least one of four key...
Energy Saving Trust for Ofgem: Closing date – Ongoing
Energy Saving Trust has been appointed by Ofgem to distribute payments from companies who may have breached rules. Registered charities, community interest companies, co-operative societies and community benefit societies can apply for funds to deliver energy related...
Community Mental Health Transformation Grant Programme 2: For York’s Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector
The Community Mental Health Transformation Grant Programme 2 is now open for applications! The York Mental Health Partnership, alongside the Connecting Our City Partnership, is delivering the NHS Community Mental Health Transformation (CMHT) programme and investing in...
Two Ridings Community Foundation: York Community Fund – Closing date Monday 20 October
York Community Fund has been set up as a partnership between Two Ridings Community Foundation, City of York Council, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, York CVS and York Together. The fund focuses on strengthening York’s voluntary and community groups with grants that...
Funding Opportunity – Formal Peer Support for York’s Neurodivergent Community
The York Neurodiversity and Mental Health Group, part of the Mental Health Partnership, is pleased to announce a new grant funding opportunity for local organisations to develop and deliver a formal peer support offer for York’s neurodivergent community. This pilot...
Who can apply for a grant?
Each grant provider will outline a unique set of criteria to be met in order to apply. Our Funding and Development Officer can support your organisation to get ready to apply for funding. Please contact jane.granville@yorkcvs.org.uk for more information.
Where can I find out about available grants?
Here! You are in the right place, this page lists current grants that are open to York’s VCSE sector. Take a look at the quick links section for more resources to find funding.
I'd like to let you know about a grant for VCSE organisations in York
Fantastic, please email comms@yorkcvs.org.uk. We would love to hear about any grants that can be awarded to York’s VCSE sector.
Expired grants and funding
Grants and funds that have now expired.
The Wildlife Trusts: Green Community Grants Programme – Closing date: 8 October 2025
The Green Community Grants scheme is a new funding programme established in 2025 by The Wildlife Trusts with funding from the People's Postcode Lottery and Postcode Green Trust. Who can applyTo be eligible for funding, you must have been operating for a minimum of 12...
The Fortus Foundation Grant: Closing date – 26 September 2025
The Fortus Foundation welcomes funding applications from organisations and initiatives that aim to uplift communities and create lasting change. Their funding supports projects focused on education, employment opportunities, social equality, and sustainable community...
Good Place, Warm Place Fund: Closing date 5 October
Organisations in York can apply for up to £5,000 from a £40,000 fund to run Warm Places this winter. Applications are open until Sunday 5 October. Eligible projects offer a Warm Place at least two hours a week, offering hot drinks, refreshments or meals, company, and...
Formal Peer Support for York’s Neurodivergent Community: Closing date 15 September
The York Neurodiversity and Mental Health Group, part of the Mental Health Partnership, is pleased to announce a new grant funding opportunity for local organisations to develop and deliver a formal peer support offer for York’s neurodivergent community. This pilot...
Quick links
Local funds:
National funding databases:
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Get in contact with Jane Granville (jane.granville@yorkcvs.org.uk) if your organisation needs support to find funding.
Latest news and information
Keep up to date with the latest news and information about grants and funding for the VCSE sector.
TRU launches second round of Community Fund with £250,000 for local communities
The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) is launching the second round of its Community Fund, offering £250,000 to support local community groups, schools and charities along its major railway route....
York welcomes bids for local community schemes supporting council priorities: Closing date 19 October
Applications are now open for funding to support schemes which make a real difference to the lives of local residents in communities across the city. The Ward Budget Citywide Fund supports projects...
Are you ready to apply for funding?
This video was created for the Community Mental Health Transformation Grant but provides a great checklist to review whether or not your organisation is ready to apply for funding.
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