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
Pilgrim Trust Young Women in Mind: Closing date 7 July 2025
About the programme The Pilgrim Trust set up the Young Women in Mind programme (previously known as the Young Women’s Mental Health programme) to help improve the mental health of women aged 16-25 in the UK. They have committed £5 million in funding over five years...
Transpennine Route Upgrade Community Fund: Closing date – 5 August 2025
The Transpennine Route upgrade are calling local community groups, schools and charities to help shape the future of our spaces and services along the Transpennine route! Whether it’s creating vibrant green areas, enhancing playgrounds, or improving accessibility,...
Persimmon Homes – Community Champions: Closing date – Ongoing
Persimmon is proud to support our local communities. Their Community Champions programme was established in 2015 and has already donated more than £3 million to over 3,500 good causes across Great Britain. How to apply All you need to do is complete the online form...
Matthew Good Foundation: Grants for Good: Closing date – ongoing
Grants for Good is funded by the John Good Group and is designed to direct funding only to small and growing local charities, voluntary groups or social enterprises that are making a big impact on communities, people or the environment. Who can apply Be a UK-based...
Bernard Sunley Foundation Community Grants: Closing date – ongoing
What they fund Capital projects which include new buildings, extensions, refurbishments and recreational spaces. New minibuses and other vehicles that provide a vital service to those most in need in their local community. Churches and other places of worship with a...
Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance rolls out the Cancer Research and Innovation Award Funding Scheme 2025/26
Following the successful launch of the Cancer Innovation Grants in 2024, Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance is pleased to announce a further round of funding opportunities – subject to the approval of funding from NHS England. The Cancer Research and...
Lionel Wigram Memorial Trust: Closing date – Ongoing
Intro to fund Primarily interested in charities providing services for blind, deaf and disabled people in the UK. Who can apply Small charities are favoured with an income of less than £500,000. Funds available Donations are usually between £400 and £3,000 Deadline...
Mayor launches £27m Mayoral Challenge fund grant scheme
Mayor David Skaith has launched the £27 million Mayoral Challenge Fund. The fund will support programmes across four key themes: boosting adult vocational skills, revitalising our region's high streets, strengthening key business sectors, and reducing greenhouse...
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.
Small Charities Week: Match Funding – Closing date 2 April 2025
To mark Small Charity Week 2025, NCVO is partnering with Big Give and Global’s Make Some Noise to launch a match funding campaign that will provide crucial financial support to small charities. Supporting small charities through match funding From 23 to 30 June 2025,...
Communities Innovating Yorkshire Fund: Closing date 23 March
The Communities Innovating Yorkshire Fund is now live! A key element of the Yorkshire Policy Innovation Partnership (YPIP) project is this £800k funding pot to support additional exploration into innovative approaches to policy around inclusive growth and living...
Financial Inclusion Fund 2025/26 – Invitation to Bid: Closing date Monday 24 February
City of York Council has launched the Financial Inclusion Fund 2025-26. Applications are being invited for funding from April 2025 for innovative one-year projects that deliver financial inclusion and affordability objectives, support a targeted neighbourhood...
Bettys and Taylors Group Community Fund: Closing date 17 March
The fund, hosted by Two Ridings Community Foundation, supports initiatives that promote social mobility and employability in North Yorkshire and York. Projects should focus on skill development in areas such as cooking, literacy, communication, and IT, as well as...
Quick links
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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.
York charities awarded vital funding to improve health and wellbeing of residents
17 local charities and community groups have collectively been awarded over £80,000 in funding to deliver community projects designed to combat loneliness and improve the health and wellbeing of...
Lollipop Charity’s National Lottery Grant triumph ensures continued support for deaf children and families
Lollipop is a charity dedicated to providing a nurturing space for children and young people with any degree of D/deafness and their families, along with hearing children of Deaf parents (CODA)....
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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