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
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,...
The Community First Prime Opportunities Fund – Closing date: Ongoing
The Community First Prime Opportunities Fund from the Two Ridings has been set up by the generosity of a local donor. It is an endowment fund and supports the whole region and causes close to the donor’s heart long into the future. The fund is available to voluntary...
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.
Grow Wild Community Programme: Closing date – Wednesday 4 February 2026
The Grow Wild Community Programme supports groups to transform urban spaces for the benefit of people and wildlife. They are seeking 23 groups from across the UK to join the programme in 2026. Is your community group ready to... Connect local people with nature?...
Mayor’s Skills Innovation Fund – new funding available
Mayor David Skaith has announced a new funding opportunity for the region’s independent training providers. A total of £200,900 is available, with the aim of funding projects which will bring benefits to learners, employers and training providers. Investment is from...
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Community Fund – Closing date: 29 January 2026
York & North Yorkshire Community Fund doubled as part of Mayoral investment £400,000 has been awarded to the region's Community Fund from the Mayor David Skaith’s Moving Forward programme, which supports community projects designed to keep people healthy and...
National Lottery Awards for All England – Environment: Closing date 17 December 2025
The National Lottery fund community-led projects that improve the environment and help people connect with and enjoy nature where they live. They fund projects that meet one of the following priorities: help people connect with and care for nature in their area make a...
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.
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...
£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...
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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