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: VCSESupport@yorkcvs.org.uk if your organisation needs support.
Live grants and funds
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...
The TCV Chestnut Fund – Grants For Conservation: Closing date – Ongoing
The Conservations Volunteers (TCV) Chestnut Fund grant scheme has been designed to support grassroots community groups and initiatives wanting to deliver practical volunteering that improves the natural physical environment and better connections between people and...
The BlueSpark Foundation: Closing date – Ongoing
The BlueSpark Foundation is a registered charity whose objective is to fund or part-fund projects that aim to improve the education and development of children and young people by means of educational, cultural, sporting or other activities. The funding is intended...
The7Stars Foundation Project Funding: Closing date – Ongoing
The7stars foundation is powered by the7stars. It awards grants to charities to deliver projects and activities that support young people aged 16 years and under across the priority themes of abuse, addiction, child carers, and homelessness. Funding for offered across...
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.
The Naturesave Trust: Closing date 27 November 2025
The Naturesave Trust obtains 100% of its funding from the premiums generated by Naturesave Insurance. The Trust focuses primarily on grant funding for environmental projects, and also funds sustainability advice for SME’s together with a long running tree planting...
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...
Quick links
Local funds:
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.
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...
Mayor of York and North Yorkshire investing £500,000 in digital hubs
£500,000 of York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority's UKSPF funding is going to be invested into digital hubs across the region. Mayor David Skaith said, “Many communities across our region are...
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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