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 us via: [email protected] if your organisation needs support.
Live grants and funds
VCSE FUNDING: Green Community Grants Programme
The Wildlife Trusts - Green Community Grants Programme To be eligible for funding, you must have been operating for a minimum of 12 months, and your organisation's main aims and objectives must fit with one of the two funding themes: Contributing to nature recovery...
VCSE Funding: The Stanley Smith (UK) Horticultural Trust
Closing date: 15 February and 15 August annually The Stanley Smith (UK) Horticultural Trust was established in 1970 by Barbara de Brye, Stanley Smith’s daughter, in recognition of his passion for plants and gardening. Its purpose is to support horticultural projects...
VCSE FUNDING – Community Fund open for applications in York and North Yorkshire
Closing date: 12pm, 6 August 2026 Community groups, voluntary organisations and individuals across the region can now apply for grants through the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Community Fund, which has reopened for applications of up to £30,000. ...
VCSE FUNDING: Cardfactory Foundation – The Community Fund
Closing date: 3 July 2026 Cardfactory Foundation's 'The Community Fund' supports organisations working in our three priority areas, providing vital support to people and communities at the moments that matter. These areas are: Families experiencing financial...
VCSE FUNDING: Small Change Big Difference Fund
Closing dates: 30 June, 30 September and 31 December annually Through the Small Change Big Difference® Fund, trustees consider nominations to charities providing urgent support or relief to those experiencing financial hardship, to enable them to address immediate...
Social Investment Business: Energy Resilience Fund – Closing date: Ongoing
What is the Energy Resilience Fund? The Energy Resilience Fund (ERF) provides a blended funding package of loan (60%) and grant (40%) to bolster the energy resilience of eligible charities and social enterprises in England. The Fund is delivered by a partnership...
Tesco stronger starts funding for children and young people – Ongoing
Tesco Stronger Starts is a funding programme supporting projects that help children and young people access healthy, nutritious food as part of their everyday lives. Tesco believes that strong communities start with helping children thrive. Through Stronger Starts,...
Explore Friends of Provident Foundation funding strands 2024-2027
Friends of Provident recognise that the way our economy works contributes to many of the challenges facing society. They believe there is another way, one where the economy supports people and the planet rather than taking from them. They provide grant funding for...
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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]. 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.
VCSE FUNDING ALERT – Trailblazer Community Grants
Deadline: Monday 13 July, 9.30am York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority via North Yorkshire Council, is investing in a Community Grants fund to support economically inactive adults to build confidence and interpersonal skills to increase their employability....
Now Open: Small Grants for Neurodivergent Community Projects in York
Now Open: Small Grants for Neurodivergent Community Projects in York We’re pleased to announce that the VCSE Small Grants Fund for neurodivergent community projects is now open for applications. Delivered on behalf of the Connecting Our City project, this fund will...
VCSE Funding – Cellnex Community Fund – grants of up to £5k for not‑for‑profit organisations
Cellnex, Europe's leading operator of telecommunications infrastructure, has launched the Cellnex UK Community Fund, a new grant programme that will invest directly in the communities where its digital infrastructure operates across the UK. Grants are available across...
FUNDING – Ward Funding 2026-27 – Deadline 31 May
Applications are open for ward funding for local projects with a closing date for all applications of 31 May 2026. Who can apply Projects must support your ward priorities which can be found on the ward website page. These priorities link directly to One City, for...
Quick links
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Get in contact with Jane Granville ([email protected]) 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.
£250,000 awarded to charitable organisations in York for community-led mental health and wellbeing support
7 charitable organisations in York have been awarded a share of £250k over two years to further extend and build on the achievements of earlier transformation work which has reshaped how local...
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...
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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