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
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...
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...
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: SPAR Community Cashback Grant
Funding is available for community groups and clubs, with funding available for both new and ongoing projects. The application process is quick and straightforward, simply complete the form and tell them about the exceptional contribution your organisation makes in...
North Yorkshire Sport – Movement Activity and Sport Fund
The Movement, Activity and Sport Investment Programme is a £2.75 million programme, dedicated to reducing inequalities and improving wellbeing through increased participation in movement, activity and sport at all stages of life. Funding is available...
FUNDING – City of York Council Crisis and Resilience Community Grant Programme 2026
The Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) has been made available to local authorities (LAs) in England to support low-income households who encounter a financial shock and to support activity that builds individual and community financial resilience to enable individuals...
Ending Homelessness in Communities: Closing date 31 March 2026
The Ending Homelessness in Communities Fund is a new three-year programme running from 2026 to 2029. It is designed to support voluntary, community and faith sector organisations in England to prevent and reduce rough sleeping. The fund will provide revenue grants of...
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.
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...
Discover the refreshed Reaching Communities programme from The National Lottery
We are looking forward to hosting two upcoming events in collaboration with The National Lottery Community Fund, giving VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) organisations 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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