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
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...
Peter Sowerby Foundation Good Causes Fund: Closing date – Ongoing
Trustees consider a diverse range of proposals, with a focus on projects which address the areas listed below. These reflect Dr Sowerby’s personal interests and priorities, which guide the trustees in their grant making. The size of grants awarded range from small...
Peter Sowerby Foundation: Health Breakthrough Fund: Closing date – Ongoing
In 2019 the Peter Sowerby Foundation launched the Health Breakthrough Fund. This fund is designed to provide larger scale grants to those projects that are providing innovation and transformation in health and social care. The Fund prioritises projects in the...
The Charles & Elsie Sykes Trust: Closing date – Ongoing
Charles Sykes started his career as a twelve year old office boy, and became a successful businessman in the West Riding knitting wool trade with his own four-storey mill at Princeville, Bradford. He never forgot his roots and pledged that if he ever became wealthy he...
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.
Big Give’s Green Match Fund: Closing date 17 January 2025
Big Give’s Green Match Fund—in partnership with Environmental Funders Network—gives charities working on pressing environmental issues the chance to have donations DOUBLED for seven days, starting on #WorldEarthDay. Applications close on Friday, 17 January 2025. For...
Voice4Change Race Equality And Infrastructure Flexible Fund: Closing date 24 January
In partnership with Comic Relief, Voice4Change England (V4CE) has created the ‘Race Equality and Infrastructure Flexible Fund’ which aims to improve infrastructure provision at both a local and regional level across five regions in England, supporting Black and...
Help the Homeless Grant Scheme: Closing date 15 March
Help the Homeless Grant Scheme Grants for capital projects are available to assist homeless people to rebuild their lives and return to the community. Projects must assist individuals in their return to mainstream society, rather than simply offering shelter or other...
Joanies Fund: Closing date 7 March
Joanies Fund Grants are for working with young people aged up to 25 years in England and Wales. There is particular interest in projects that lead to employment, accreditation, further education, training and integration. Who can apply Available to local charitable...
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.
National Lottery Community Fund shares strategic commitment to a sustainable future
The National Lottery Community Fund has posted a news blog focusing on their strategic commitment to a sustainable future and shining a spotlight on their Climate Action Fund. After launching their...
£10m Suicide Preventions Grant Fund due to be launched for the VCSE Sector
Suicide Prevention Grant Fund for VCSE organisations The government is due to launch a £10m Suicide Prevention Grant Fund for Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations 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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