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: VCSESupport@yorkcvs.org.uk if your organisation needs support.
Live grants and funds
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...
The Key Fund – Closing date: Ongoing
The Key Fund support social enterprises, charitable organisations and small businesses with diverse needs, across a wide range of sectors. From Birmingham to the borders of Scotland they support organisations who want to make a real impact across a diverse range of...
Lloyds Bank Foundation Funding – Closing date: Ongoing
Lloyds Bank Foundation work in partnership with charities and communities that understand the needs and aspirations of people and can make a lasting difference to their lives. They provide flexible, unrestricted funding and additional support to develop to help...
The National Lottery Community Fund – Closing date: Ongoing
The National Lottery funds many different projects and ideas that help communities thrive. There is a vast array of who they fund and who is eligible. If you would like more information, visit: Thinking of applying for funding? | The National Lottery Community Fund...
Bruce Wake Charitable Trust – Closing date: Ongoing
The following information is taken from the Bruce Wake Trust website and states the requirements of the grant. The Trust was established to encourage and assist in the provision of leisure activities for the physically disabled. The Trustees will consider grant...
The Clothworkers’ Foundation – Open Grants Programme – Closing date: Ongoing
OPEN GRANTS PROGRAMME The Clothworkers' Foundation award grants to UK registered charities, CICs, and other registered UK not-for-profit organisations (including special schools). Grants are awarded towards capital projects, which they define as: Buildings: purchase,...
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.
Better Connect: Trailblazer Community Grants – Closing date Monday 29 September
New funding: Trailblazer Community Grants now open for applications Voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in York and North Yorkshire can now apply for Trailblazer Community Grants, with funding available from £10,000 to £25,000. The funding...
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Employer Support Programme: Closing date 24 August
The York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority has been chosen as one of eight areas to test new ways of helping people into work as part of the government’s Get Britain Working Economic Inactivity Trailblazer. This project aims to reduce barriers to...
The National Lottery Million Hours Fund: Closing date 22 October 2025
PLEASE NOTE: This funding has closed earlier than planned because of the large number of applications received. Find out more here. This funding is for organisations to give extra support to young people in areas with higher rates of anti-social behaviour. The...
Capital Project Development and Delivery Programme: Closing date – 22 August 2025
Managed by the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority. Projects should aim to : Deliver capital improvements that benefit local communities Support spaces or initiatives such as community hubs, cultural/creative centres, or community energy schemes Attract future...
Quick links
Local funds:
National funding databases:
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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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