Person grooming a white horse inside a stable, promoting York CVS's Community Mental Health Transformation Grant Programme 2.

York-based voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations can now apply for funding to deliver projects that strengthen mental health and wellbeing in our communities. 

The Community Mental Health Transformation Grant Programme 2 offers grants of up to £40,000 over two years for projects that connect people to activities and support in their local area. 

Managed by York CVS on behalf of the York Mental Health Partnership, and working with the ‘Connecting our City’ Partnership, this programme is part of the NHS Community Mental Health Transformation initiative, investing in York’s VCSE sector to make a lasting difference. 

Applications are open from Wednesday 3 September 2025 until 12pm on Wednesday 22 October 2025. 

Support is available to help you apply, including online drop-in information and support sessions, book here.