 
			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.
Two Ridings Community Foundation: York Community Fund – Closing date Monday 20 October
York Community Fund has been set up as a partnership between Two Ridings Community Foundation, City of York Council, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, York CVS and York Together. The fund focuses on strengthening York’s voluntary and community groups with grants that...
Better Connect: Trailblazer Community Grants – Closing date Monday 29 September
New funding: Trailblazer Community Grants now open for applications Voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in York and North Yorkshire can now apply for Trailblazer Community Grants, with funding available from £10,000 to £25,000. The funding...
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Employer Support Programme: Closing date 24 August
The York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority has been chosen as one of eight areas to test new ways of helping people into work as part of the government’s Get Britain Working Economic Inactivity Trailblazer. This project aims to reduce barriers to...
The National Lottery Million Hours Fund: Closing date 22 October 2025
PLEASE NOTE: This funding has closed earlier than planned because of the large number of applications received. Find out more here. This funding is for organisations to give extra support to young people in areas with higher rates of anti-social behaviour. The...
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.
 
														Discover the refreshed Reaching Communities programme from The National Lottery
We are looking forward to hosting two upcoming events in collaboration with The National Lottery Community Fund, giving VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) organisations the...
 
														Trading for Good: Community Business funded programme for people who want to improve their community
Trading for Good: Community Business Programme & Match Trading Grant Develop your community business through a specialist programme of support provided by School for Social Entrepreneurs, in...
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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