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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

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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.

Asda Foundation Grants – Closing date: 24 May

Asda Foundation Grants – Closing date: 24 May

Cost of Living Grants are available for local community groups in the UK who are affected by the increase in the cost of living. Volunteer-related costs, rent/utilities expenses and food/essentials are supported by the grant. The aim of the grant is to help local...

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Youth Music Catalyser Fund – Closing date 11 Aug

Youth Music Catalyser Fund – Closing date 11 Aug

Youth Music Catalyser Fund  Closing date 11th August 2023  Grants are available to constituted UK based organisations who are running music projects in England for children and young people (aged 25 or under) to sustain work, scale-up delivery, or create change in...

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Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner’s Fund

Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner’s Fund

Closing date 27 July 2023  This fund makes grants for specific projects that support communities within North Yorkshire to “Be Safe and Feel Safe”, including:  Diversionary activities for children and young people  Promoting safety and reducing the fear of crime and...

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Skipton Charitable Foundation – Closing date 1 August

Skipton Charitable Foundation – Closing date 1 August

Skipton Charitable Foundation   Closing date Tuesday 1 August.  Supports registered charities where there is a clear benefit to the recipients. Donations of up to £3,000 will be considered for specific items or activities to be purchased.   Skipton Charitable...

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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.

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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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