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
Pixel Fund Grant Application: Closing date – Ongoing
Header: Pixel Fund Grant ApplicationsPixel Fund Grant Who can apply? UK-registered charities to deliver projects and activities that promote the mental health and wellbeing of children and young adults aged under 26 years old and provide a measurable difference to...
Sport England: The Movement Fund – Closing date ongoing
The Movement Fund provides crowdfunding pledges, grants and support to help projects that get more people active. Who can apply?Local not-for-profit groups and organisations whose projects promote physical activity, including active travel, walking, cycling, dance,...
Stop Loan Sharks Community Funding 2024-25: Closing date – Ongoing
The England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) has funding available for groups that want to raise awareness of the issues of illegal money lending. The money available has come from the proceeds of crime taken from convicted illegal money lenders. Illegal Money...
The Legal & General Health Equity Fund: Expression of interest closing date 6 September
The Legal & General ‘Health Equity’ Fund is a £3 million fund offering grants of up to £75,000 to support place-based projects that address the social determinants of health (SDH): non-medical social and economic factors, such as housing, education,...
Bids invited for £1 million defibrillator fund: Closing date – Ongoing
The government is inviting community organisations to bid for funding for a defibrillator for their area. The government is inviting community organisations to bid for funding for an automated external defibrillator (AED) for their area £1 million fund to increase the...
People’s Postcode Lottery Funding 2024: Next round coming soon
There are different funding opportunities available for smaller, local charities and good causes through the community programme trusts. Who can apply Organisations must meet the funder's objectives around inclusion and combating poverty. Funds available Depends on...
The Charity of Jane Wright – Closing date: Ongoing
The Charity of Jane Wright makes grants to individuals and projects run by other organisations and charities. Applications are considered by the Trustees. Who can apply? Individuals: Third-party organisations on behalf of individuals who are currently resident within...
York Common Good Trust – Closing date: Ongoing
The York Common Good Trust exists simply to make grants to groups which will benefit the citizens of York. Grants are generally in the £500-1000 region. The Trust has no particular cause, creed or project as a special interest:- it exists simply to make grants to...
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.
Creative Foundations Fund: Closing date 25 July 2025
The Creative Foundations Fund is an open-access capital fund that supports creative and cultural organisations in England in revitalising, restoring, retrofitting, or renewing cultural assets, including urgent work to address issues which prevent organisations from...
Vibrant and Sustainable High Streets Fund – Phase Two: Closing date 31 July 2025
The purpose of Vibrant and Sustainable High Streets Fund Phase Two is to rejuvenate and reanimate high streets across York and North Yorkshire. The fund is delivered by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority. Key objectives include boosting the resilience of town...
York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub: Digital Adoption Grant: Closing date – 14 July 2025
The Digital Adoption Grant, offered by the York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub, is now open. From 16 June to 14 July 2025, eligible organisations can apply for match-funded support to improve their digital capabilities. Grants range from £1,000 to £3,000, with...
Network Rail Community Tree Planting Fund: Closing date 31 July 2025
The Tree Council and Network Rail are once again working in partnership to support a new season of community tree planting. Together, over the past four years, we have already planted 350,000 trees in over 100 communities across the UK. Funding available Grants of...
Quick links
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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.
Lollipop Charity’s National Lottery Grant triumph ensures continued support for deaf children and families
Lollipop is a charity dedicated to providing a nurturing space for children and young people with any degree of D/deafness and their families, along with hearing children of Deaf parents (CODA)....
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...
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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