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
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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.
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. Building on the success of last year's scheme, the TRU Community Fund...
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 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...
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...
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Get in contact with Jane Granville ([email protected]) if your organisation needs support to find funding.
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Keep up to date with the latest news and information about grants and funding for the VCSE sector.
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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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