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.
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Employer Support Programme: Closing date 24 August
The York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority has been chosen as one of eight areas to test new ways of helping people into work as part of the government’s Get Britain Working Economic Inactivity Trailblazer. This project aims to reduce barriers to...
The National Lottery Million Hours Fund: Closing date 22 October 2025
PLEASE NOTE: This funding has closed earlier than planned because of the large number of applications received. Find out more here. This funding is for organisations to give extra support to young people in areas with higher rates of anti-social behaviour. The...
Capital Project Development and Delivery Programme: Closing date – 22 August 2025
Managed by the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority. Projects should aim to : Deliver capital improvements that benefit local communities Support spaces or initiatives such as community hubs, cultural/creative centres, or community energy schemes Attract future...
Theatre Improvement Scheme: Closing date 5 September 2025
The Theatre Improvement Scheme is a capital grants programme run by Theatres Trust in partnership with the Wolfson Foundation. It aims to support UK theatres in delivering environmental improvements to their buildings, contributing to the industry’s transition to net...
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.
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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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