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.
UK Community Tree Planting Programme: Closing date 20 September 2025
The UK Community Tree Planting Programme 2025 offers grants to organisations delivering local tree planting initiatives. The funding supports projects that strengthen communities, enhance local green spaces and promote biodiversity. Who can apply?Applications are open...
Creative Foundations Fund: Closing date 25 July 2025
The Creative Foundations Fund is an open-access capital fund that supports creative and cultural organisations in England in revitalising, restoring, retrofitting, or renewing cultural assets, including urgent work to address issues which prevent organisations from...
Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations Fund: Closing date 4 September 2025
Lloyds Bank Foundation has launched a new Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations (DDPO) Fund to support small charities that are led by and for Deaf and Disabled people. The fund provides three years of unrestricted funding alongside tailored development support....
Vibrant and Sustainable High Streets Fund – Phase Two: Closing date 31 July 2025
The purpose of Vibrant and Sustainable High Streets Fund Phase Two is to rejuvenate and reanimate high streets across York and North Yorkshire. The fund is delivered by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority. Key objectives include boosting the resilience of town...
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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