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
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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 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.
Communities Innovating Yorkshire Fund: Closing date 23 March
The Communities Innovating Yorkshire Fund is now live! A key element of the Yorkshire Policy Innovation Partnership (YPIP) project is this £800k funding pot to support additional exploration into innovative approaches to policy around inclusive growth and living...
Financial Inclusion Fund 2025/26 – Invitation to Bid: Closing date Monday 24 February
City of York Council has launched the Financial Inclusion Fund 2025-26. Applications are being invited for funding from April 2025 for innovative one-year projects that deliver financial inclusion and affordability objectives, support a targeted neighbourhood...
Bettys and Taylors Group Community Fund: Closing date 17 March
The fund, hosted by Two Ridings Community Foundation, supports initiatives that promote social mobility and employability in North Yorkshire and York. Projects should focus on skill development in areas such as cooking, literacy, communication, and IT, as well as...
Big Give’s Green Match Fund: Closing date 17 January 2025
Big Give’s Green Match Fund—in partnership with Environmental Funders Network—gives charities working on pressing environmental issues the chance to have donations DOUBLED for seven days, starting on #WorldEarthDay. Applications close on Friday, 17 January 2025. For...
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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.
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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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