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
Combined Authority announces £1.35 million to help create healthy and accessible spaces
York and North Yorkshire Combined authority have announced £1.35 million to help create healthy and accessible spaces. The 2025-26 Community Building Programme, will be delivered in partnership with North Yorkshire Council, City of York Council and funded through the...
York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub: Digital Adoption Grant: Closing date – 14 July 2025
The Digital Adoption Grant, offered by the York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub, is now open. From 16 June to 14 July 2025, eligible organisations can apply for match-funded support to improve their digital capabilities. Grants range from £1,000 to £3,000, with...
Network Rail Community Tree Planting Fund: Closing date 31 July 2025
The Tree Council and Network Rail are once again working in partnership to support a new season of community tree planting. Together, over the past four years, we have already planted 350,000 trees in over 100 communities across the UK. Funding available Grants of...
The Grocers’ Charity: Closing date 5 September 2025
The Grocers’ Charity, offers one-off grants to UK‑registered charities across several focus areas. Typically, grants are up to £5,000. Applications are via a two‑stage online process: initial enquiry and full application. Who can applyUK‑registered charities (turnover...
Stanley Smith (UK) Horticultural Trust: Closing date 15 August 2025
The purpose of the Stanley Smith (UK) Horticultural Trust is to support horticulture for public benefit, mostly in the UK, through the provision of grants. Grants are typically given for projects such as garden creation, development and restoration, plant study trips,...
Co-op Local Community Fund: Closing date 6 July 2025
The Co-op Local Community Fund is open for applications from groups that are making a difference in their communities. You can apply if your project helps people to thrive in one of the following ways: enables people to access food creates opportunities for young...
Great British Energy Community Fund: Closing date 12 November 2025
Who is the funder?Great British Energy, delivered by the North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. Who can apply?Eligible organisations include: Charitable Incorporated Organisations Community Benefit Societies...
The MSE Charity Summer 2025 Grant: Closing date 10 July 2025
Small charities, voluntary groups, and community interest companies across the UK now have an opportunity to apply for funding from the MSE Charity. The latest funding round focuses on "Raising the Next Generation", supporting projects that build financial life skills...
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.
ASDA Foundation Local Community Spaces Fund: Closing date 21 July 2025 (closed early)
The Asda Foundation’s Local Community Spaces Fund is designed to support local groups looking to improve spaces in their community. Summary of fundThis fund helps organisations create or enhance places where the community can come together. This could include...
MCS Foundation Grant: Closing date 1 May 2025
The MSC Foundation are looking to fund retrofit-related projects as defined as energy efficiency or renewable generation measures to a domestic building. This is in line with their objective to make every UK home carbon free. Who will they fund? Projects will need to...
Public Health Grassroots Awards: Closing date Thursday 19 June 2025
Funding opportunity from NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) Specialist Centre for Public Health – Public Health Grassroots Awards Opportunity to apply for Public Health Grassroots Awards funding (£5000) The vision for the Public Health Grassroots Awards is to foster...
MCS Foundation Grant: Closing date 1 May 2025
The MSC Foundation are looking to fund retrofit-related projects as defined as energy efficiency or renewable generation measures to a domestic building. This is in line with their objective to make every UK home carbon free. Who will they fund? Projects will need to...
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.
Mayor of York and North Yorkshire investing £500,000 in digital hubs
£500,000 of York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority's UKSPF funding is going to be invested into digital hubs across the region. Mayor David Skaith said, “Many communities across our region are...
Discover the refreshed Reaching Communities programme from The National Lottery
We are looking forward to hosting two upcoming events in collaboration with The National Lottery Community Fund, giving VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) organisations the...
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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