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
npower Business Solutions Foundation: Closing date – Ongoing
The new npower Business Solutions Foundation is offering grants of up to £100,000 to support projects that: • Decarbonise and safeguard our world• Support the growth of responsible business• Promote social innovation• Champion local skills or employment Eligible...
Combined Authority announces £1.35 million to help create healthy and accessible spaces
York and North Yorkshire Combined authority have announced £1.35 million to help create healthy and accessible spaces. The 2025-26 Community Building Programme, will be delivered in partnership with North Yorkshire Council, City of York Council and funded through the...
The Grocers’ Charity: Closing date 5 September 2025
The Grocers’ Charity, offers one-off grants to UK‑registered charities across several focus areas. Typically, grants are up to £5,000. Applications are via a two‑stage online process: initial enquiry and full application. Who can applyUK‑registered charities (turnover...
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...
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.
VCSE FUNDING ALERT – Trailblazer Community Grants
Deadline: Monday 13 July, 9.30am York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority via North Yorkshire Council, is investing in a Community Grants fund to support economically inactive adults to build confidence and interpersonal skills to increase their employability....
Now Open: Small Grants for Neurodivergent Community Projects in York
Now Open: Small Grants for Neurodivergent Community Projects in York We’re pleased to announce that the VCSE Small Grants Fund for neurodivergent community projects is now open for applications. Delivered on behalf of the Connecting Our City project, this fund will...
VCSE Funding – Cellnex Community Fund – grants of up to £5k for not‑for‑profit organisations
Cellnex, Europe's leading operator of telecommunications infrastructure, has launched the Cellnex UK Community Fund, a new grant programme that will invest directly in the communities where its digital infrastructure operates across the UK. Grants are available across...
FUNDING – Ward Funding 2026-27 – Deadline 31 May
Applications are open for ward funding for local projects with a closing date for all applications of 31 May 2026. Who can apply Projects must support your ward priorities which can be found on the ward website page. These priorities link directly to One City, for...
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.
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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