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
Barchester Charitable Foundation: Closing date – Ongoing
Their funding focus is about connecting or re-connecting people with others in their local community. Who can apply? They support applications from community health professionals, community groups and registered charities that combat isolation and loneliness and...
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...
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.
Rosa’s Rise Fund 2025: Closing date Monday 23 June 2025
Rosa’s Rise Fund 2025 is now open for applications.The fund supports organisations led by and for Black and racially minoritised women and girls. These organisations often provide vital support to individuals and communities but face significant funding challenges....
Stop Loan Sharks Community Fund: Closing date 27 June 2025
The Stop Loan Sharks Community Fund is now open for applications. With up to £4,000 available per project, this fund supports community initiatives that raise awareness of the dangers of illegal lending. The funding is made available by the England Illegal Money...
MCS Foundation Grant: Closing date 1 May 2025
The MSC Foundation are looking to fund retrofit-related projects as defined as energy efficiency or renewable generation measures to a domestic building. This is in line with their objective to make every UK home carbon free. Who will they fund? Projects will need to...
Public Health Grassroots Awards: Closing date Thursday 19 June 2025
Funding opportunity from NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) Specialist Centre for Public Health – Public Health Grassroots Awards Opportunity to apply for Public Health Grassroots Awards funding (£5000) The vision for the Public Health Grassroots Awards is to foster...
Quick links
Local funds:
National funding databases:
National funding databases:
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.
£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...
Organisations receive significant grant funding to enhance mental health wellbeing in York
Seven organisations are to benefit from a combined total of £250,000 across two years to help them develop innovative initiatives that can improve the lives of people experiencing serious mental...
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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