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
Mayor’s Skills Innovation Fund – new funding available
Mayor David Skaith has announced a new funding opportunity for the region’s independent training providers. A total of £200,900 is available, with the aim of funding projects which will bring benefits to learners, employers and training providers. Investment is from...
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Community Fund – Closing date: 29 January 2026
York & North Yorkshire Community Fund doubled as part of Mayoral investment £400,000 has been awarded to the region's Community Fund from the Mayor David Skaith’s Moving Forward programme, which supports community projects designed to keep people healthy and...
National Lottery Awards for All England – Environment: Closing date 17 December 2025
The National Lottery fund community-led projects that improve the environment and help people connect with and enjoy nature where they live. They fund projects that meet one of the following priorities: help people connect with and care for nature in their area make a...
Vibrant and Sustainable High Streets Fund Phase Three – Closing date: 30 January 2026
Phase Three of the Vibrant and Sustainable High Streets Fund aims to support the creation of resilient High Streets across the York and North Yorkshire region. Grants are available through the Mayoral Investment Fund for local partnerships to deliver projects which...
York and North Yorkshire Men’s Mental Health Fund – Closing date: 2 January 2026
Applications opened today, 21 November, for the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority's Men's Mental Health Fund. The £715,000 fund supports projects across York and North Yorkshire designed to help increase and support men’s mental health activities in the...
The Kristina Martin Charitable Trust – Closing date: 12 December 2025
Grants are available for UK-registered charities supporting mental health, including areas such as suicide prevention, online bullying, grief, and building hope and resilience. £400,000 is available across four themes Breaking the link between homelessness and poor...
National Deaf Children’s Society Community Grants: Closing date – Ongoing
The National Deaf Children’s Society is offering community grants of £1,000 to £10,000 to support projects that bring together families of deaf children. These grants aim to build strong, inclusive communities that offer early support. The early years (0–5) are a...
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...
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.
Rosa’s Voices from the Frontline fund: Closing date – 9 December 2025
Grant-making charity Rosa is offering grants of up to £10,000 through its Voices from the Frontline Fund. Grants support campaigning and influencing work which enables women and girls to use their voices to achieve change. The funding aims to strengthen the...
Daysix Make it Happen 2025: Closing date 14 November 2025
Daysix are offering their creative and digital services - up to the value of £10,000 - to individuals, businesses, and charities who are working on ideas with real potential for positive impact. At Daysix, we love starting things, transforming ideas into reality,...
North Yorkshire Sport: Movement Activity and Sport Fund – Closing date 7 December 2025
The Movement, Activity and Sport Investment Programme has opened to applications, offering grants from £3,000 to £49,999 for projects that promote physical activity and reduce inequality across York and North Yorkshire. Launched by David Skaith, Mayor of York and...
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...
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.
Applications now open for the York and North Yorkshire Men’s Mental Health Fund
Applications opened today, 21 November, for the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority's Men's Mental Health Fund. The £715,000 fund supports projects across York and North Yorkshire designed...
Further funding and new services for employment programme
A £10 million programme to help people back into employment has been extended in York and North Yorkshire. The region’s Get Britain Working Economic Inactivity Trailblazer had initially been...
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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