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
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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.
Small Tasks at Home Grant – applications saught from local VCSE organisations
The City of York Council is offering the Small Tasks at Home grant to empower community groups in addressing the growing demand for home assistance. With funding from the Better Care Fund, groups can establish or expand initiatives to help individuals manage their...
Cultural Wellbeing Grants 2023 – Closing date 9 June
York-based charities, social enterprises, voluntary and community groups can now apply for the 2023 Cultural Wellbeing Grants. In a collaboration between Make It York and City of York Council, with funding made available via the Better Care Fund, organisations are...
Sport England – Closing date 30 June
Closing date 30th June 2023 To commemorate the Coronation in 2023, Sport England has widened its Small Grants focus to include the following areas, which are of personal interest to His Majesty the King: · Projects which focus on sustainability while reducing the...
Artemis Charitable Foundation – Closing date 30 June
Closing date 30 June 2023 (noon) The foundation is offering unrestricted grants of up to £5,000 for registered charities across the United Kingdom to support projects and activities in line with their priorities Artemis Charitable Foundation – application guidelines...
Quick links
Local funds:
National funds:
National funding databases:
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.
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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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