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
VCSE Funding: Arnold Clark Community Support Fund
The Arnold Clark Community Support Fund provides grants to UK charities and community groups supporting their local communities. For the August 2026 funding round, the fund is supporting organisations working in: Arts and culture – including music, books, art and...
VCSE Funding – Learning Through Making Fund
Closing date: 12pm, Friday 11 September The Learning Through Making Fund supports UK-based visual art organisations to bring opportunities for making into their work in art education. Through the fund they want to enable organisations to work in an expansive way...
VCSE FUNDING: James Tudor Foundation – Physical Health Grants
What is the Physical Health Grants Fund? The James Tudor Foundation’s Physical Health Grants support UK charities working in physical health, with a focus on therapeutic interventions, health information and direct healthcare. The fund supports evidence-based services...
VCSE FUNDING: Henry Smith Foundation’s Welcome for Newcomers Fund
What is the Welcome for Newcomers Grant? The Henry Smith Foundation’s Welcome for Newcomers Grant supports local organisations and partnerships across the UK that help newcomers rebuild their lives, feel at home and become active members of their local communities....
VCSE FUNDING: James Tudor Foundation – ACE Mental Health Projects Fund
What is the ACE Mental Health Projects Fund? The James Tudor Foundation’s ACE Mental Health Projects Fund supports UK charities delivering projects that help children and young people recover from Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). The fund also supports specialist...
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority – Access to Banking Fund
The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority has launched the Access to Banking Fund to support projects that improve access to physical banking and cash services across York and North Yorkshire. The fund aims to address the impact of bank branch closures by...
VCSE FUNDING: Small Grants Fund
Two Ridings Community Foundation - Small Grants Fund The Small Grants Fund supports small voluntary and community groups, small charities and other not-for-profit organisations (including eligible CICs and CBSs) with an annual turnover of under £150,000. Priority will...
VCSE FUNDING: Green Community Grants Programme
The Wildlife Trusts - Green Community Grants Programme To be eligible for funding, you must have been operating for a minimum of 12 months, and your organisation's main aims and objectives must fit with one of the two funding themes: Contributing to nature recovery...
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.
FUNDING – Ward Funding 2026-27 – Deadline 31 May
Applications are open for ward funding for local projects with a closing date for all applications of 31 May 2026. Who can apply Projects must support your ward priorities which can be found on the ward website page. These priorities link directly to One City, for...
VCSE Funding – Efficiency North Community Foundation Fund
The Community Foundation Fund supports community-led projects that make a real difference to peoples lives. The fund has a total pot of £250k to give to charities and groups in grants of up to £5,000* to buy equipment and items. *Projects with greater need and larger...
VCSE FUNDING: SPAR Community Cashback Grant
Funding is available for community groups and clubs, with funding available for both new and ongoing projects. The application process is quick and straightforward, simply complete the form and tell them about the exceptional contribution your organisation makes in...
North Yorkshire Sport – Movement Activity and Sport Fund
The Movement, Activity and Sport Investment Programme is a £2.75 million programme, dedicated to reducing inequalities and improving wellbeing through increased participation in movement, activity and sport at all stages of life. Funding is available...
Quick links
Local funds:
National funds:
National funding databases:
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.
Applications now open for the York and North Yorkshire Men’s Mental Health Fund
Applications opened today, 21 November, for the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority's Men's Mental Health Fund. The £715,000 fund supports projects across York and North Yorkshire designed...
Further funding and new services for employment programme
A £10 million programme to help people back into employment has been extended in York and North Yorkshire. The region’s Get Britain Working Economic Inactivity Trailblazer had initially been...
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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