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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

The Grocers’ Charity: Closing date 5 September 2025

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...

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Aviva Community Fund: Closing date – ongoing

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....

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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.

Good Place, Warm Place Fund: Closing date 5 October

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...

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Quick links 

Local funds:

National funding databases:

National funding databases:

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.

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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By becoming a member of York CVS you will gain access to regular updates about our training, events and funding opportunities. 

Membership is free, click on the button below to complete the online application form and to find out more.