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
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...
The Fortus Foundation Grant: Closing date – 28 February
The Fortus Foundation welcomes funding applications from organisations and initiatives that aim to uplift communities and create lasting change. Our funding supports projects focused on education, employment opportunities, social equality, and sustainable community...
The Steel Charitable Trust: Closing date – Ongoing
The Trust will direct its support only towards charities working with or on behalf of children and young people, under 26 years of age, with an overarching focus on creating educational and/or access opportunities for those in circumstances, groups or locations that...
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.
Schroder Charity Trust: Closing date – 30 November 2025
The Schroder Charity Trust is an independent grant-making family trust which supports charitable activities. Who can apply Following a strategic review of the Schroder Charity Trust’s grant-making programme, we are only considering applications for work under the...
TRU launches second round of Community Fund with £250,000 for local communities
The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) is launching the second round of its Community Fund, offering £250,000 to support local community groups, schools and charities along its major railway route. Building on the success of last year's scheme, the TRU Community Fund...
The Wildlife Trusts: Green Community Grants Programme – Closing date: 8 October 2025
The Green Community Grants scheme is a new funding programme established in 2025 by The Wildlife Trusts with funding from the People's Postcode Lottery and Postcode Green Trust. Who can applyTo be eligible for funding, you must have been operating for a minimum of 12...
The Triangle Trust 1949 Fund: Closing date – 20 October 2025
The Triangle Trust 1949 Fund focus is on young women and girls who are already in contact with the criminal justice system or who are at high risk of being drawn into it. Organisations applying need to be led by women and the total beneficiaries of the organisation...
Quick links
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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.
FUND ALERT: Plans for Mayor’s Active Travel Fund approved
Community groups are being encouraged to apply for the Mayor’s Active Travel Fund which opens in the new year. York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority approved the application process for the...
Funding now closed: Community Mental Health Transformation Grant Programme 2
GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED York-based voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations can now apply for funding to deliver projects that strengthen mental health and wellbeing...
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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