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
Aviva Community Fund: Closing date – ongoing
About the fundThe Aviva Community Fund helps local projects that make a real difference. It offers grants of up to £50,000 for projects that support climate action and financial wellbeing. Funding is open all year round, so you can apply when your project is ready....
York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority – Business Sustainability Programme: Closing date ongoing
The Business Sustainability Programme, delivered by the York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority, offers grant funding to help organisations and businesses across the region to decarbonise, grow sustainably, and contribute to the economic growth of the area....
AWS Imagine Grant U.K. & Ireland: Closing date 2 June 2025
A public grant opportunity open to registered nonprofit charities who are using cloud technology to accelerate their missions. Grants for nonprofits Amazon Web Service's goal is to empower charitable organisations to prioritise technology as a mission-critical...
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...
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.
McCarthy Stone Foundation Dementia Grants Programme: Closing date 13 March 2026
The McCarthy Stone Foundation has launched a new Dementia Grants Programme for 2025. Grants of up to £7,500 are available for over 20 dementia clubs and memory cafes across England, Scotland and Wales. The funding aims to support small organisations that are helping...
The Shears Foundation: Closing date – 31 May 2026
The Shears Foundation is inviting applications for grants of £3,000 to £6,000 from charitable organisations with an annual income of under £1.5 million. This funding may be particularly relevant for small and medium sized VCSE organisations working on projects that...
New Support Programme with £5,000 Development Grant
What is Nest?Nest is a new project built specifically for social impact organisations that want to achieve more social good through enterprise. It is a peer-based project, aimed at helping social impact organisations hone their business skills so they can unlock even...
York Racecourse seek to find new local charity partners: Closing date Friday 27 February
York Racecourse is inviting applications from local charities and community groups to join the York Racecourse Local Community Partnership Scheme. This is a renewed opportunity for small York-based organisations to benefit from practical support, fundraising...
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.
New event format allows local people to decide how funding is spent
A new type of event is making waves in York. Designed to create positive and meaningful change from the ground up, STEW focuses on community building and grassroots giving to make the city a fairer...
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...
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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