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
Explore Friends of Provident Foundation funding strands 2024-2027
Friends of Provident recognise that the way our economy works contributes to many of the challenges facing society. They believe there is another way, one where the economy supports people and the planet rather than taking from them. They provide grant funding for...
National Deaf Children’s Society Community Grants: Closing date – Ongoing
The National Deaf Children’s Society is offering community grants of £1,000 to £10,000 to support projects that bring together families of deaf children. These grants aim to build strong, inclusive communities that offer early support. The early years (0–5) are a...
Energy Saving Trust for Ofgem: Closing date – Ongoing
Energy Saving Trust has been appointed by Ofgem to distribute payments from companies who may have breached rules. Registered charities, community interest companies, co-operative societies and community benefit societies can apply for funds to deliver energy related...
Funding Opportunity – Formal Peer Support for York’s Neurodivergent Community
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...
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...
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...
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.
York St John University Community Research Grants 2026: Closing date Friday 27 March 2026
Charities and social enterprise groups offered funding and academic expertise to support community projects in Yorkshire Community Research Grants 2026 offer expanded opportunities from York St John University research institutes. Now into its fifth year, York St...
Jane Tomlinson Appeal: Closing date 5 February 2026
The Jane Tomlinson Appeal is delighted to announce the launch of a £250K ‘Big Charity Giveaway’- a significant grant programme designed to support charities across the following areas; Yorkshire, the Midlands and the Liverpool City region. The Appeal is set to offer...
Grow Wild Community Programme: Closing date – Wednesday 4 February 2026
The Grow Wild Community Programme supports groups to transform urban spaces for the benefit of people and wildlife. They are seeking 23 groups from across the UK to join the programme in 2026. Is your community group ready to... Connect local people with nature?...
Mayor’s Skills Innovation Fund – new funding available
Mayor David Skaith has announced a new funding opportunity for the region’s independent training providers. A total of £200,900 is available, with the aim of funding projects which will bring benefits to learners, employers and training providers. Investment is from...
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.
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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