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
STEW – Funding opportunity for York grassroots groups
York Together is inviting local people with good ideas the chance to pitch at its second community dinner, STEW, taking place on Wednesday 8 October, 6:15–9:00 pm at Bluebird Bakery, Acomb. The event will see three York residents take the mic to share their vision for...
York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority Business Sustainability Programme: Closing date ongoing
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority is offering support to businesses and farms through its Business Sustainability Programme, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The programme offers funding to help implement energy and sustainability improvements...
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....
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.
Better Connect: Trailblazer Community Grants – Closing date Monday 29 September
New funding: Trailblazer Community Grants now open for applications Voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in York and North Yorkshire can now apply for Trailblazer Community Grants, with funding available from £10,000 to £25,000. The funding...
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...
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 open: Community Mental Health Transformation Grant Programme 2
York-based voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations can now apply for funding to deliver projects that strengthen mental health and wellbeing in our communities. The...
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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