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
npower Business Solutions Foundation: Closing date – Ongoing
The new npower Business Solutions Foundation is offering grants of up to £100,000 to support projects that: • Decarbonise and safeguard our world• Support the growth of responsible business• Promote social innovation• Champion local skills or employment Eligible...
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....
Combined Authority announces £1.35 million to help create healthy and accessible spaces
York and North Yorkshire Combined authority have announced £1.35 million to help create healthy and accessible spaces. The 2025-26 Community Building Programme, will be delivered in partnership with North Yorkshire Council, City of York Council and funded through the...
The Grocers’ Charity: Closing date 5 September 2025
The Grocers’ Charity, offers one-off grants to UK‑registered charities across several focus areas. Typically, grants are up to £5,000. Applications are via a two‑stage online process: initial enquiry and full application. Who can applyUK‑registered charities (turnover...
Great British Energy Community Fund: Closing date 12 November 2025
Who is the funder?Great British Energy, delivered by the North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. Who can apply?Eligible organisations include: Charitable Incorporated Organisations Community Benefit Societies...
Aviva Community Fund: Closing date – ongoing
About the fundThe Aviva Community Fund helps local projects that make a real difference. It offers grants of up to £50,000 for projects that support climate action and financial wellbeing. Funding is open all year round, so you can apply when your project is ready....
York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority – Business Sustainability Programme: Closing date ongoing
The Business Sustainability Programme, delivered by the York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority, offers grant funding to help organisations and businesses across the region to decarbonise, grow sustainably, and contribute to the economic growth of the area....
AWS Imagine Grant U.K. & Ireland: Closing date 2 June 2025
A public grant opportunity open to registered nonprofit charities who are using cloud technology to accelerate their missions. Grants for nonprofits Amazon Web Service's goal is to empower charitable organisations to prioritise technology as a mission-critical...
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.
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...
York welcomes bids for local community schemes supporting council priorities: Closing date 19 October
Applications are now open for funding to support schemes which make a real difference to the lives of local residents in communities across the city. The Ward Budget Citywide Fund supports projects operating citywide in York which support at least one of four key...
Good Place, Warm Place Fund: Closing date 5 October
Organisations in York can apply for up to £5,000 from a £40,000 fund to run Warm Places this winter. Applications are open until Sunday 5 October. Eligible projects offer a Warm Place at least two hours a week, offering hot drinks, refreshments or meals, company, and...
Formal Peer Support for York’s Neurodivergent Community: Closing date 15 September
The York Neurodiversity and Mental Health Group, part of the Mental Health Partnership, is pleased to announce a new grant funding opportunity for local organisations to develop and deliver a formal peer support offer for York’s neurodivergent community. This pilot...
Quick links
Local funds:
National funding databases:
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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.
Funding now closed: Community Mental Health Transformation Grant Programme 2
GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED York-based voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations can now apply for funding to deliver projects that strengthen mental health and wellbeing...
Mayor of York and North Yorkshire investing £500,000 in digital hubs
£500,000 of York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority's UKSPF funding is going to be invested into digital hubs across the region. Mayor David Skaith said, “Many communities across our region are...
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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